Ric Waite

Ric Waite

Director

Sheboygan, Wisconsin, USA
July 10, 1933

Biography

Ric Waite (July 10, 1933 – February 18, 2012) was an American cinematographer. His film and television credits include Red Dawn, Footloose, 48 Hrs., and The Long Riders. Waite received four Emmy nominations during his career, winning for his work on the 1976 television miniseries Captains and the Kings.

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Representative Works

Cobra
Cobra
6.2
/ English
Footloose
Footloose
6.7
/ English
48 Hrs.
48 Hrs.
6.7
/ English
Red Dawn
Red Dawn
6.3
/ English
Brewster's Millions
Brewster's Millions
6.6
/ English
Out for Justice
Out for Justice
6.2
/ English
Marked for Death
Marked for Death
6.1
/ English
Uncommon Valor
Uncommon Valor
6.3
/ English
Adventures in Babysitting
Adventures in Babysitting
6.9
/ English
On Deadly Ground
On Deadly Ground
5.2
/ English
The Long Riders
The Long Riders
6.6
/ English
Rapid Fire
Rapid Fire
6.4
/ English

Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

Cobra
1986Nominee

Best Director

Cobra

Footloose
1984Nominee

Best Director

Footloose

48 Hrs.
1982Nominee

Best Director

48 Hrs.

Career Highlights

Red Dawn
1984Highlight

Best Director

Red Dawn

Brewster's Millions
1985Highlight

Best Director

Brewster's Millions

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