John Ira Bailey (August 10, 1942 - November 10, 2023) was an American cinematographer and film director best known for his collaborations with directors Paul Schrader, Lawrence Kasdan, Michael Apted, and Ken Kwapis. In August 2017, Bailey was elected President of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for a four-year term.
John Bailey has 91 screen credits in a career dating back to 1971. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants with 1 titles. Signature works include How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, Groundhog Day, He's Just Not That Into You. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 4 universes
