RIP: Oliver Wood

It was announced today that Oliver Wood, cinematographer on many Hollywood hits died on February 13, 2023.  The cause of death was cancer.  He was 80.

Mr. Wood’s career began in 1969 on the low budget feature Popdown.  In 1970, he served as Director of Photography on The Honeymoon Killers.  Oliver Wood caught Hollywood’s attention after he served as director of photography for 53 episodes of Miami Vice.  For the rest of his career Mr. Wood worked on major Hollywood films.

Some films featuring Oliver Wood include: Die Hard 2; The Adventures of Ford Fairlane; Bill & Ted’s Bogus Journey; Rudy; Mr. Holland’s Opus; 2 Days in the Valley; Face/Off; Mighty Joe Young; The Bourne Identity; The Bourne Supremacy; Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby; The Bourne Ultimatum; Step Brothers; Safe House; Two Guns; Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues; Child 44; Jack Reacher: Never Go Back; The Equalizer 2 and Morbius.

Oliver Wood had an amazing career.  His ability to work in features of all genres is impressive.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Mr. Wood’s family, fans and friends.