James R. Bagdonas

Biography

California-based cinematographer James R. Bagdonas ASC literally worked his way up through the camera system. He was an assistant on many television movies, an operator on series such as Hunter. As cinematographer, he shot over 50 episodes of Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, 25 episodes of Chicago Hope, as well as close to 70 episodes of Boston Legal. He has also directed close to a dozen television episodes. Bagdonas has been nominated for four Emmy Awards (Chicago Hope and the television mini-series Hidden in America as well as three ASC Awards for Hunter and Chicago Hope.