Iconic cinematographer Roger Pratt has died aged 77.
The British star, who was nominated for an Oscar in 1999, passed away in December, with his death confirmed by the British Society of Cinematographers this week.Pratt's impressive body of work includes Batman , Frankenstein , Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets , Troy , Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire , Inkheart and The Karate Kid .
He frequently collaborated with Monty Python legend Terry Gilliam with the pair first meeting on the set of 1975's Monty Python and the Holy Grail when Pratt worked as a clapper loader. 'Roger would go on to shoot some of Gilliam’s cult classics, from Brazil to The Fisher King and 12 Monkey’s .Pratt, the son of a vicar grew up in the Midlands and attended Loughborough Grammar School.
He also picked up BAFTA nominations in 1999 and 2000 for The End of the Affair and Chocolat starring Juliette Binoche and Johnny Depp He frequently worked with director Lord Richard Attenborough, lending his expertise to Shadowlands , In Love and War and Grey Owl .In a speech marking his award, Billy Williams OBE BSC said: 'I’m delighted that Roger Pratt is to be honoured with the BSC lifetime achievement award this year. In focusing on the drama and the storyline has created the visuals for a variety of so many memorable films. I send him my congratulations and warmest good wishes.
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