James Glennon, ASC was an American cinematographer who started off working in the Warner Brothers mail room, moved to the camera department and later worked as a cinematographer on feature motion pictures including as Director of Photography of the American unit for Return of the Jedi, Citizen Ruth, Election, About Schmidt and others including El Norte.
Background
Glennon, James Michael was born on August 29, 1942 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of Bert and Mary Patricia Glennon.
Education
Bachelor, University of California at Los Angeles, 1968.
Career
He was born in Los Angeles, California. Glennon also worked as Director of Photography on a number of other television movies and program series, such as The West Wing, along with Carnivàle and Big Love for Home Box Office. His father was cinematographer Bert Glennon. He had four children: Meghan Glennon (actress), Allison Glennon, Andrew Glennon, and Juliet Glennon.
He died unexpectedly on October 19, 2006, from a blood clot resulting from surgery for prostate cancer.
He is buried at the Santa Barbara Cemetery.
Achievements
Membership
Awards judge Families Of Children Under Stress student film competition, New York City, since 1987, University of California at Los Angeles Student films, since 1989. Member Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences.
Connections
Married Charmaine Louise Witus, July 10, 1977. Children: Meghan, Allison, Andrew, Juliet.