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David Klein

David Klein

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Biography

David Klein, A.S.C. (born December 1972) is an American cinematographer known for working with director Kevin Smith on the films Clerks, Mallrats, Chasing Amy, Clerks II, Zack and Miri Make a Porno, Cop Out, and Red State.

Klein, a member of the American Society of Cinematographers, was the director of photography for True Blood on HBO and Homeland on Showtime. Klein was hired for the latter position beginning with Homeland's third season, taking over cinematographer duties from Nelson Cragg, who had served as the series' director of photography for two seasons.

In 2020, Klein served as the cinematographer on an episode of The Mandalorian, "Chapter 14: The Tragedy," directed by Robert Rodriguez. He also served as cinematographer on multiple episodes of The Book of Boba Fett.

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Acting History

2026
2024
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew
TVDirector of Photography
2021
The Book of Boba Fett
TVDirector of Photography
2019
Deadwood: The Movie
Director of Photography
The Mandalorian
TVDirector of Photography
The Mandalorian
TVAdditional Director of Photography
2016
Shooting Clerks
as Rental Clerk
2013
The Story of Luke
Director of Photography
2011
Red State
Director of Photography
Red State
Camera Operator
Honey 2
Director of Photography
2010
Cop Out
Director of Photography
2008
Good Time Max
Director of Photography
Zack and Miri Make a Porno
Director of Photography
2007
By Appointment Only
Director of Photography
2006
Zyzzyx Road
Director of Photography
Novel Romance
Cinematography
Clerks II
Director of Photography
2005
The Ape
Producer
The Ape
Director of Photography
Fool's Gold
Cinematography
Fool's Gold
Producer
2004
Wild Roomies
Director of Photography
Wild Roomies
Camera Operator
2002
Wish You Were Dead
Director of Photography
Vulgar
Director of Photography
2001
State of Grace
TVDirector of Photography
2000
Eyes to Heaven
Cinematography
1997
Chasing Amy
Director of Photography
Chasing Amy
Camera Operator
Chasing Amy
Steadicam Operator
Chasing Amy
Second Unit Director
1995
Mallrats
as Fan at Comic Store
Mallrats
Director of Photography
1994
Clerks
as Hunting Cap Smoking Boy / Low I.Q. Video Customer / Hubcap Searching Customer / Angry Mourner / Angry Crowd at Door
Clerks
Camera Operator
Clerks
Director of Photography

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Gender
Male