August 18, 2025 / 02:10 PM ISTByNaveen

Remi Adefarasin

Cinematographer

Born : 02/02/1948

Birth Place : London, England

Spouse : Jaya Adefarasin

Biography:

Remi Adefarasin is an English cinematographer who was born on February 2, 1948. He was the first Black person to receive an Academy Award nomination for Best Cinematography for his work on Elizabeth (1998).

After attending Harrow College to study photography and filmmaking, he began working as a camera trainee at BBC-TV’s Ealing Studios. In the 2012 New Year’s Honours, Adefarasin was named an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for his contributions to film and television.

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Name	Remi Adefarasin
Also Known as	Remi Adefarasin
Date of Birth	02/02/1948
Current Residence	London, England
Religion	Christian
Nationality	United Kingdom
Height	178 CM
Spouse	Jaya Adefarasin
Educational Qualification	Graduated