Background
Chressanthis, James Andrew was born on May 9, 1953 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Andrew George and Angeline (Nichols) Chressanthis.
Chressanthis, James Andrew was born on May 9, 1953 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Andrew George and Angeline (Nichols) Chressanthis.
Student, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1970-1972; Bachelor of Fine Arts, Arizona State University, 1975; Master of Fine Arts, Southern Illinois U., 1977; Master of Fine Arts, American Film Institute, Los Angeles, 1988.
Associate professor, Western Michigan U., Kalamazoo, 1977-1985; cinematographer, director music videos, Music Television and various record companies, since 1987; member cinematography faculty, American Film Institute, since 1993. Consultant Sony Corporation American, Los Angeles, 1986-1995.
Member Dirs. Guild American, Academy television Arts and Sciences, International Photographers Guild.
Married Robin Lynne Becker, July 7, 1979. 1 child, Alexandra Zöest.