Peter Smokler

Biography

Peter Smokler is an American cinematographer. Born in Detroit, he's best known for his work on television shows such as It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005-) and The Larry Sanders Show (1992-1998). He's also known for being the director of photography on Rob Reiner's cult film This Is Spinal Tap (1982).

Career Overview

Peter Smokler has 31 screen credits in a career dating back to 1968. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Problem Child with 2 titles. Signature works include George Lopez, This Is Spinal Tap, Problem Child 2. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For

Camera

Gender

male

Known Credits

31

Birth Date

1946-12-12 00:00:00

Birth Place

Detroit, Michigan, USA

Known For

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  George Lopez
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  This Is Spinal Tap
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  Problem Child 2
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  Alligator
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  Problem Child 3
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  Indiana Jones: Making the Trilogy

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

• Problem Child (2 titles)
• This Is Spinal Tap Collection (1 titles)
• Alligator Collection (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• Rob Reiner (4 collaborations)
• George López (3 collaborations)
• Harry Shearer (3 collaborations)
• Christopher Guest (3 collaborations)
• Michael McKean (3 collaborations)
• Larry Karaszewski (3 collaborations)
• Scott Alexander (3 collaborations)
• Laurent Bouzereau (3 collaborations)
• Maria Caso (2 collaborations)
• Robert Simonds (2 collaborations)

Credits

• camera (29 credits)

  • Kevin Can Wait

    - Pilot (2016) ... director of photography camera
    2016
  • Anger Management

    - Charlie Gets Romantic (2012) ... director of photography camera

    - Charlie's Dad Visits (2012) ... director of photography camera

    - Charlie Outs A Patient (2012) ... director of photography camera

    - Charlie's Patient Gets Out of Jail (2012) ... director of photography camera

    - Charlie Dates Kate's Patient (2012) ... director of photography camera
    2012
  • A Very Sunny Christmas

    director of photography

    camera
    2009
  • Parks and Recreation

    - Rock Show (2009) ... director of photography camera

    - The Banquet (2009) ... director of photography camera

    - Boys' Club (2009) ... director of photography camera

    - The Reporter (2009) ... director of photography camera

    - Canvassing (2009) ... director of photography camera
    2009
  • It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia

    - The Gang Squashes Their Beefs (2013) ... director of photography camera

    - The Gang Makes Lethal Weapon 6 (2013) ... director of photography camera

    - Flowers for Charlie (2013) ... director of photography camera

    - The Gang Gets Quarantined (2013) ... director of photography camera

    - The Gang Saves the Day (2013) ... director of photography camera
    2005
  • The Office

    - Pilot (2005) ... director of photography camera
    2005
  • Jimi Plays Berkeley

    camera operator

    camera
    2003
  • Indiana Jones: Making the Trilogy

    camera operator

    camera
    2003
  • George Lopez

    director of photography

    camera

    - George Decides to Sta-Local Where It's Familia (2007) ... director of photography camera

    - George Thinks Max's Future Is on the Line (2007) ... director of photography camera

    - George's Bogey-ous Relationship with Vic Is Putt to the Test (2007) ... director of photography camera

    - George Can't Let Sleeping Mexicans Lie (2007) ... director of photography camera

    - George Gets Smoking Mad at Benny and Develops an Orale Fixation (2007) ... director of photography camera
    2002
  • The Last Real Cowboys

    director of photography

    camera
    2000
  • Problem Child 3

    director of photography

    camera
    1995
  • Bethie's Really Silly Clubhouse

    director of photography

    camera
    1993
  • Problem Child 2

    director of photography

    camera
    1991
  • Camp Cucamonga

    director of photography

    camera
    1990
  • Back to the Future (Part II): Behind-the-Scenes Special Presentation

    director of photography

    camera
    1989
  • Tour of Duty

    - Soldiers (1988) ... director of photography camera

    - Under Siege (1988) ... director of photography camera
    1987
  • Scorned and Swindled

    director of photography

    camera
    1984
  • This Is Spinal Tap

    director of photography

    camera
    1984
  • The Killing of America

    director of photography

    camera
    1981
  • Alligator

    second unit director of photography

    camera
    1980
  • Today Is For The Championship

    director of photography

    camera
    1980
  • Eat My Dust

    camera operator

    camera
    1976
  • Poor Pretty Eddie

    assistant camera

    camera
    1975
  • Dirty O'Neil

    assistant camera

    camera
    1974
  • The Wrestler

    assistant camera

    camera
    1974
  • Your Three Minutes Are Up

    second assistant camera

    camera
    1973
  • Celebration at Big Sur

    camera operator

    camera
    1971
  • Punishment Park

    additional photography

    camera
    1971
  • Chicago

    camera operator

    camera
    1968

• crew (2 credits)

  • Hooker

    cinematography

    crew
    1983
  • The Orson Welles Story

    cinematography

    crew
    1982