Richard Leacock
Producer, Actor, Director, Editor, Writer
July 18, 1921 — March 23, 2011 (89 years)
Richard Leacock (July 18, 1921 – March 15, 2011) was a pioneering American-born filmmaker, widely regarded as one of the founding figures of the cinéma vérité movement. He was a key influence on the development of observational documentary filmmaking, known for his innovative use of handheld cameras and his emphasis on capturing spontaneous, real-time events. Leacock's most notable works include Primary (1960), which followed John F. Kennedy and Hubert Humphrey during the 1960 Democratic primary campaign, and Chronicle of a Summer (1961), co-directed with Jean Rouch, a landmark film in the cinéma vérité genre. Throughout his career, Leacock collaborated with other influential filmmakers, including Robert Drew and D.A. Pennebaker, and helped shape the way documentaries were made. His legacy continues to influence contemporary documentary filmmakers.
Known For
Filmography
| 2023 | Monica in the South Seas · as Self |
| 2014 | |
| 2012 | The 84th Annual Academy Awards · as Self - Memorial Tribute |
| 2010 | A Boatload of Wild Irishmen · as Self |
| 2004 | |
| 1995 | The Son of Gascogne · as Self |
| 1993 | Time Indefinite · as Self |
| 1990 | Ex-S · as Self |
| 1985 | Sherman's March · as Self - Historical Narration (voice) |
| 1984 | Lulu in Berlin · as Self - Interviewer |
| 1971 | 1 P.M. · as Self |
| 1971 | Reality's Invisible · as Self |
| 2008 | |
| 1984 | |
| 1971 | |
| 1959 | |
| 1948 | Louisiana Story · as Associate Producer |
| 1999 | Cinéma Vérité: Defining the Moment · as Cast |
| 1986 | Working Girls · as Joseph |
| 1984 | |
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| 1975 | |
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| 1968 | |
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| 1952 |
| 2008 | |
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| 2008 | A President to Remember · as Cinematographer |
| 1999 | Flora Natapoff · as Co-Director |
| 1987 | Shake! Otis at Monterey · as Cinematographer |
| 1986 | Jimi Plays Monterey · as CinematographerOn Plex |
| 1985 | American Masters · as Cinematographer |
| 1983 | Community of Praise · as Cinematographer |
| 1973 | Little Richard: Keep on Rockin' · as Director Of Photography |
| 1971 | John Lennon and the Plastic Ono Band: Sweet Toronto · as Cinematographer |
| 1971 | 1 P.M. · as Director Of Photography |
| 1970 | Maidstone · as Cinematographer |
| 1970 | Original Cast Album: Company · as Director Of Photography |
| 1963 | The Chair · as Cinematographer |
| 1960 | Primary · as Director Of Photography |
| 1960 | Integration Report I · as Cinematographer |
| 1960 | Christopher and Me · as Director Of Photography |
| 1954 | Jazz Dance · as Director Of Photography |
| 1952 | Omnibus · as Cinematographer |
| 1948 | Louisiana Story · as Director Of Photography |