Janusz Kamiński

Polish cinematographer
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Summary

Janusz Kamiński was born on June 27, 1959[1], in Ziębice[2]. He has worked as a cinematographer[3], film director[4], camera operator[5], director[6], and manufacturer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,424 views/month, #6,451 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Poland[9]
  • Educated at: AFI Conservatory[10]
  • Award received: Independent Spirit Award for Best Cinematography[11], Academy Award for Best Cinematography[12], Satellite Award for Best Cinematography[13], BAFTA Award for Best Cinematography[14]
  • Sex or gender: male[15]
  • Commons category: Janusz Kamiński[16]
  • Family name: Kamiński[17]
  • Given name: Janusz[18]
  • Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Cinematography[19]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[20], Polish[21]
  • Different from: Q21499855[22]
  • Start of work period: 1986[23]

Why It Matters

Janusz Kamiński has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]

FAQs

Where was Janusz Kamiński born?

Janusz Kamiński's place of birth was Ziębice[2].

What did Janusz Kamiński do for work?

Janusz Kamiński worked as a cinematographer[3], film director[4], camera operator[5], director[6], and manufacturer[7].

Where did Janusz Kamiński go to school?

Janusz Kamiński was educated at AFI Conservatory[10].

What awards did Janusz Kamiński receive?

Honors received include Independent Spirit Award for Best Cinematography[11], Academy Award for Best Cinematography[12], and Satellite Award for Best Cinematography[13].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [15] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] ↑ . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . bafta.org. bafta.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [24] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [25] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-10-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 4w ago · MsMorale · 2026-09-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Kinobaza person id → janusz-kaminski
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  3. 6w ago · MsMorale · 2026-09-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  7. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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