Jonathan Freeman, is a Canadian cinematographer.
He is known for his work on Game of Thrones, The Penguin, 3 Body Problem and Boardwalk Empire. Freeman's motion picture credits include Remember Me, Fifty Dead Men Walking, The Edge of Love, Hollywoodland and The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio.
Early life Freeman was born in Toronto. His mother was a fine art painter. As an adult, he moved to New York City.
Career Freeman was a director of photography on Game of Thrones, The Penguin, and shot multiple episodes of Boardwalk Empire. His other television credits include historical drama Rome, the Steven Spielberg-produced miniseries Taken and pilots for the long-running TV series Ray Donovan, Sons of Anarchy and Damages.
In addition to feature films and TV, Freeman also shoots commercials.
Freeman is a member of the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC).
Filmography Film Year Title Director 1994 ReplikatorG. Philip Jackson1997 2103: The Deadly Wake Falling Fire Daniel D'Or The Planet of Junior Brown Clement Virgo 1998 The Grace of God Gerald L'Ecuyer 1999 Resurrection Russell Mulcahy2001 Possible Worlds Robert Lepage Ignition Yves Simoneau 2005 The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio Jane Anderson 2006 Hollywoodland Allen Coulter2008 The Edge of Love John Maybury Fifty Dead Men Walking Kari Skogland 2009 The Rebound Bart Freundlich 2010 Remember Me Allen Coulter 2014 5 Flights Up Richard Loncraine
Short film Year Title Director 1995 The Home for Blind Women Sandra Kybartas 1996 The Hangman's Bride Naomi McCormack
Television Year Title Director Notes 1997 Prince Street Matthew Penn Episode "God Bless America" 1998-2000 Three 2002 Street Time Marc Levin Episode "Pilot" (Part 1 & 2)2004 The Jury Barry Levinson Episode "Pilot" Rescue Me Peter TolanJohn Fortenberry Episodes "Guts", "Gay" and "Kansas"2007 Rome Alik SakharovJohn MayburySteve Shill 3 episodes Damages Allen Coulter Episode "Get Me a Lawyer" 2008 Sons of Anarchy Allen CoulterMichael Dinner Episode "Pilot" 2010 Rubicon Allen Coulter Episode "Gone in the Teeth" 2010–2014 Boardwalk Empire 12 episodes 2012–2019 Game of Thrones Alan TaylorDaniel MinahanD. B. WeissJack BenderDavid Benioff 9 episodes 2013 Ray Donovan Episode: "The Bag or the Bat" 2016 Roadside Picnic Alan Taylor Unsold pilot 2024 3 Body Problem Derek Tsang Episodes "Countdown" and "Red Coast" 2025 Fallout Frederick E. O. Toye Episodes "The Innovator" and "The Golden Rule"
Miniseries Year Title Director Notes 2002 Taken 6 episodes 2020 Defending Jacob Morten Tyldum 2024 The Penguin Helen Shaver Episodes "Cent'Anni" and "Homecoming"
TV movies Year Title Director 1993 Manic Alex Chapple 1996 Carver's Gate Sheldon Inkol 1997 Promise the Moon Ken Jubenville1998 Futuresport Ernest Dickerson Beauty Jerry London Catch Me If You Can Jeffrey Reiner 1999 Strange Justice Ernest Dickerson 2000 The Courage to Love Kari Skogland2001 Semper Fi Michael W. Watkins Hitched Wesley Strick The Lost Battalion Russell Mulcahy 2002 Monday Night MayhemErnest Dickerson 2003 Good Fences2004 Homeland Security Daniel Sackheim Hollywood Division James Foley
Awards and nominations American Society of Cinematographers Year Category Title Episode(s) Result 1997 Outstanding Cinematography in Regular Series Prince Street "God Bless America" 1999Outstanding Cinematography in Motion Picture,Limited Series, or Pilot Made for Television Strange Justice 2002 Taken "John" 2004 Homeland Security 2010–2014Outstanding Cinematography in Regular Series Boardwalk Empire "Golden Days for Boys and Girls""Home""21" 2012–2019 Game of Thrones "Valar Dohaeris" 2024 Outstanding Cinematography in Motion Picture,Limited Series, or Pilot Made for Television The Penguin
Primetime Emmy Awards Year Award Title Episode(s) Result 2010–2014Outstanding Cinematography for a Single-Camera Series Boardwalk Empire "Golden Days for Boys and Girls""Home""21" 2012–2019 Game of Thrones "Two Swords""The Iron Throne" 2020 Outstanding Cinematography for a Limited Series or Movie Defending Jacob "After"
Other awards Year Title Award/Nomination 2001 Possible Worlds Nominated—Genie Award for Best Achievement in CinematographyNominated—Jutra Award for Best Cinematography 2006 Hollywoodland Nominated—St. Louis Film Critics Award for Best Cinematography 2008 Fifty Dead Men Walking Nominated—Genie Award for Best Achievement in Cinematography
References
External links
"Harsh Realms," Game of Thrones, Season 2 "Shifting Gears," Game of Thrones, Season 4