Thomas Vámos

Thomas Vámos

Actor · Director · Writer

Budapest, Hungary
September 21, 1938

Biography

Thomas Vámos is a Hungarian-Canadian cinematographer and director renowned for his contributions to Canadian cinema. He began his career in Hungary before emigrating to Canada, where he became a prominent figure in the film industry. Vámos is best known for his work on Being at Home with Claude (1992), a film that earned him a Genie Award nomination for Best Cinematography. His other notable works include La plante (1983) and La fleur aux dents (1976), showcasing his versatility and artistic vision.

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Representative Works

The Gate
The Gate
6.1
/ English
Age of Illusions
Age of Illusions
7.7
/ Hungarian
The Juggler
The Juggler
6.8
/ French
Q-Bec My Love
Q-Bec My Love
7.0
/ French
You
You
6.9
/ Hungarian
Summer of the Colt
Summer of the Colt
8.5
/ Spanish
Miner
Miner
8.0
/ English
Captive Hearts
Captive Hearts
7.0
/ English
The Concert
The Concert
6.4
/ Hungarian

Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

The Gate
1987Nominee

Best Director

The Gate

Age of Illusions
1965Winner

Best Director

Age of Illusions

The Juggler
1980Nominee

Best Director

The Juggler

Career Highlights

Q-Bec My Love
1970Highlight

Best Director

Q-Bec My Love

The Peanut Butter Solution
1985Highlight

Best Director

The Peanut Butter Solution