David Klein (cinematographer)

David Klein, A.S.C. (born December 1972) is an American cinematographer known for working with director Kevin Smith on the films Clerks, Mallrats, Chasing Amy, Clerks II, Zack and Miri Make a Porno, Cop Out, and Red State.[1]

Klein, a member of the American Society of Cinematographers, was the director of photography for True Blood on HBO and for Homeland on Showtime. Klein was hired for the latter position beginning with Homeland's third season, taking over cinematographer duties from Nelson Cragg who had served as the series' director of photography for two seasons.[2]

In 2020, Klein served as the cinematographer on an episode of The Mandalorian, titled "Chapter 14: The Tragedy", which was directed by Robert Rodriguez.[3] He also served as cinematographer on multiple episodes of The Book of Boba Fett.[4]

  1. ^ "David Klein". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. 2009. Archived from the original on 2009-07-10. Retrieved 2017-02-07.
  2. ^ "Behind the Lens: Homeland's David Klein, ASC". CreativeCOW.net. 2013. Archived from the original on December 30, 2016. Retrieved October 8, 2013.
  3. ^ Jamie Jirak (December 4, 2020). "The Mandalorian: Kevin Smith Reacts to Clerks Cinematographer Filming Chapter 14". Comicbook.com/.
  4. ^ "'The Book Of Boba Fett': Cinematographer David Klein Confirmed For Multiple Episodes". THE RONIN. 2021-08-07. Retrieved 2021-12-09.