Richard Leacock
Personal Info
Known for
Directing
Gender
Male
Birthday
1921-07-18
Day of Death
2011-03-23 (89 years old)
Place of Birth
London, UK
Richard Leacock
Biography
Richard Leacock (July 18, 1921 – March 15, 2011) was a pioneering American-born filmmaker, widely regarded as one of the founding figures of the cinéma vérité movement. He was a key influence on the development of observational documentary filmmaking, known for his innovative use of handheld cameras and his emphasis on capturing spontaneous, real-time events. Leacock's most notable works include Primary (1960), which followed John F. Kennedy and Hubert Humphrey during the 1960 Democratic primary campaign, and Chronicle of a Summer (1961), co-directed with Jean Rouch, a landmark film in the cinéma vérité genre. Throughout his career, Leacock collaborated with other influential filmmakers, including Robert Drew and D.A. Pennebaker, and helped shape the way documentaries were made. His legacy continues to influence contemporary documentary filmmakers.
Acting
(2023)
Monica in the South Seas
as Self
(2016)
(2014)
(2012)
Ricky on Leacock
as Self
(2011)
(2010)
A Boatload of Wild Irishmen
as Himself
(2008)
(2000)
The Last Documentary
as Self
(1992)
(1989)
Message to Man
as Himself
(1984)
(1984)
Lulu in Berlin
as Interviewer
(1975)
(1971)
1 P.M.
as Self
Crew
(2011)
BodySongs
Camera Operator
(2008)
A President to Remember: In the Company of John F. Kennedy
Cinematography, Editor
(2002)
Monterey Pop: The Outtake Performances
Cinematography
(1999)
(1992)
Chuck Berry: Rock and Roll Music
Camera Operator
(1991)
(1987)
Shake! Otis at Monterey
Camera Operator
(1987)
Jimi Plays Monterey
Camera Operator
(1986)
Louise Brooks
Director
(1984)
Lulu in Berlin
Director, Producer
(1983)
Community of Praise
Director
(1981)
Rebuilding an Old Japanese House
Director
(1980)
(1977)
Centerbeam
Director
(1973)
Little Richard: Keep on Rockin'
Director of Photography
(1971)
1 P.M.
Director, Director of Photography, Producer
(1971)
Maidstone
Cinematography
(1970)
Queen of Apollo
Director, Camera Operator
(1970)
Original Cast Album: Company
Director of Photography
(1968)
(1968)
Chiefs
Director
(1968)
RainForest
Director
(1968)
French Lunch
Director of Photography
(1968)
Monterey Pop
Camera Operator
(1967)
A Stravinsky Portrait
Editor, Director, Director of Photography
(1965)
Elizabeth and Mary
Producer
(1965)
(1964)
Lambert & Co.
Director
(1964)
Campaign Manager
Director, Director of Photography
(1963)
The Chair
Cinematography, Editor
(1963)
A Happy Mother's Day
Director
(1962)
Nehru
Director
(1962)
Jane
Director of Photography
(1962)
Mooney vs. Fowle
Director
(1962)
Kenya: Land of the White Ghost
Director
(1961)
The Children Were Watching
Director
(1961)
Adventures on the New Frontier
Director
(1961)
On the Pole: Eddie Sachs
Director
(1960)
Primary
Camera Operator, Editor, Director of Photography
(1960)
Frames of Reference
Producer, Director
(1960)
Integration Report 1
Camera Operator
(1960)
Christopher and Me
Director, Director of Photography
(1960)
Yanki No!
Director of Photography
(1959)
A Magnet Laboratory
Director
(1958)
Brussels Loops
Director
(1957)
American Football
Director of Photography
(1956)
A Conversation with Marcel Duchamp
Director of Photography
(1954)
Toby and the Tall Corn
Camera Operator, Editor, Writer, Director
(1954)
Jazz Dance
Director of Photography
(1948)
Louisiana Story
Associate Producer, Director of Photography
(1947)
To Hear Your Banjo Play
Director of Photography
(1935)
Canary Island Bananas
Director