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Ken Coles

  • Camera and Electrical Department
  • Cinematographer
  • Producer
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Ken Coles was born on 6 January 1939 in Uxbridge, Middlesex, England, UK. He is a cinematographer and producer, known for Lost in Space (1998), Superman (1978) and A Knight's Tale (2001). He has been married to Jill Langley since 2 April 1966. They have four children.
BornJanuary 6, 1939
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    Known for

    Gary Oldman, Mimi Rogers, Lacey Chabert, William Hurt, Heather Graham, Matt LeBlanc, and Jack Johnson in Lost in Space (1998)
    Lost in Space
    5.2
    • Camera and Electrical Department(second unit)
    • 1998
    Gene Hackman, Terence Stamp, Ned Beatty, Christopher Reeve, Jackie Cooper, Sarah Douglas, Jeff East, Margot Kidder, Jack O'Halloran, Valerie Perrine, and Susannah York in Superman (1978)
    Superman
    7.4
    • Camera and Electrical Department
    • 1978
    Heath Ledger in A Knight's Tale (2001)
    A Knight's Tale
    7.0
    • Camera and Electrical Department(second unit)
    • 2001
    Jean-Claude Van Damme in The Quest (1996)
    The Quest
    5.6
    • Camera and Electrical Department(second unit)
    • 1996

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    • Three Pints and a Rabbi (2021)
      Three Pints and a Rabbi
      4.5
      • camera operator
      • 2021
    • Following Footsteps (2010)
      Following Footsteps
      • additional director of photography
      • 2010
    • Rupert Grint, Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Clémence Poésy, Robert Pattinson, and Stanislav Yanevski in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005)
      Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
      7.7
      • camera operator: "c" camera, second unit
      • 2005
    • Brad Dourif in Seed of Chucky (2004)
      Seed of Chucky
      4.9
      • director of photography: second unit, Romania
      • 2004
    • Rupert Grint, Daniel Radcliffe, and Emma Watson in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)
      Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
      7.9
      • additional camera operator: second unit
      • 2004
    • Rupert Grint, Toby Jones, Daniel Radcliffe, and Emma Watson in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002)
      Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
      7.4
      • camera operator: "a" camera: second unit (as Kenneth Coles)
      • 2002
    • Heath Ledger in A Knight's Tale (2001)
      A Knight's Tale
      7.0
      • camera operator: second unit
      • 2001
    • Gary Oldman, Mimi Rogers, Lacey Chabert, William Hurt, Heather Graham, Matt LeBlanc, and Jack Johnson in Lost in Space (1998)
      Lost in Space
      5.2
      • additional director of photography: second unit
      • 1998
    • Eamonn Walker in Supply & Demand (1997)
      Supply & Demand
      6.2
      TV Movie
      • camera operator: second unit
      • 1997
    • Jean-Claude Van Damme in The Quest (1996)
      The Quest
      5.6
      • director of photography: second unit
      • 1996
    • Charles and Diana: Unhappily Ever After (1992)
      Charles and Diana: Unhappily Ever After
      4.6
      TV Movie
      • additional photographer
      • 1992
    • Liam Neeson and Laura San Giacomo in Under Suspicion (1991)
      Under Suspicion
      6.4
      • additional photographer
      • 1991
    • Gene Hackman, Terence Stamp, Ned Beatty, Christopher Reeve, Jackie Cooper, Sarah Douglas, Jeff East, Margot Kidder, Jack O'Halloran, Valerie Perrine, and Susannah York in Superman (1978)
      Superman
      7.4
      • camera operator
      • 1978
    • A Bridge Too Far (1977)
      A Bridge Too Far
      7.4
      • second camera operator
      • 1977
    • Gene Hackman, Burt Reynolds, and Liza Minnelli in Lucky Lady (1975)
      Lucky Lady
      5.2
      • camera operator: second unit (as Kenneth Coles)
      • 1975

    Cinematographer



    • Glamour (2020)
      Glamour
      5.2
      • Cinematographer
      • 2020
    • On Order and Away (2018)
      On Order and Away
      5.4
      TV Series
      • Cinematographer
      • 2018
    • Injustice (2017)
      Injustice
      4.3
      • Cinematographer
      • 2017
    • Following Footsteps (2015)
      Following Footsteps
      • Cinematographer
      • 2015
    • Gestures
      Short
      • Cinematographer
      • 2010
    • Nick Berry in Harbour Lights (1999)
      Harbour Lights
      6.4
      TV Series
      • Cinematographer
      • 2000

    Producer



    • Adam and Nicole (1975)
      Adam and Nicole
      4.7
      • producer
      • 1975

    Personal details

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    • Alternative name
      • Kenneth Coles
    • Born
      • January 6, 1939
      • Uxbridge, Middlesex, England, UK
    • Spouse
      • Jill LangleyApril 2, 1966 - present (4 children)
    • Children
        Claudia

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      86 years old
    • When was Ken Coles born?
      January 6, 1939
    • Where was Ken Coles born?
      Uxbridge, Middlesex, England, UK
    • What is Ken Coles's birth name?
      Kenneth Sidney Coles
    • What is Ken Coles known for?
      Superman, The Quest, Lost in Space, and A Knight's Tale

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