Dan Laustsen, a renowned Danish cinematographer, was born on June 15, 1954. As a member of the Danish Society of Cinematographers and the American Society of Cinematographers, he has dedicated his career to the art of cinematography, spanning four decades. Throughout his illustrious career, Laustsen has received numerous prestigious nominations and wins, with a notable focus on the Robert Awards.
Laustsen has had the pleasure of collaborating with esteemed directors, including the Danish filmmaker Ole Bornedal, with whom he has worked on notable films such as Nightwatch and Just Another Love Story. Internationally, he has collaborated with Guillermo del Toro, contributing to films like Mimic, Crimson Peak, The Shape of Water, and Nightmare Alley, the latter two earning him Academy Award nominations for Best Cinematography.
In addition to his work with del Toro, Laustsen has also collaborated with Chad Stahelski, cinematographer of the John Wick film series, specifically on the second, third, and fourth installments. His work on Silent Hill and The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen has garnered recognition, with the visual aspects of The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen praised as a "visual treat" in Variety.
