Biography

Christopher Ross, BSC is a leading British cinematographer renowned for his exquisitely crafted work on long-form narrative projects. In addition to his award-nominated cinematography, Ross currently serves as President of the British Society of Cinematographers, where he champions the art and craft of visual storytelling.

In late 2024, Ross brought his signature visual style to "Day of the Jackal", a highly acclaimed series starring Eddie Redmayne. That same year, he lensed the groundbreaking adaptation of "Shōgun"— his fourth and most ambitious collaboration with director Jonathan van Tulleken. The series, which earned a record-breaking eighteen Emmy Awards, vividly reimagines 17th-century Japan through the eyes of John Blackthorne, an English sailor whose journey from outsider to samurai captivated global audiences.

Ross’s work on Shōgun has been celebrated across the industry, earning him the BAFTA® Television Craft Award, as well as nominations from the Emmys, American Society of Cinematographers (ASC), British Society of Cinematographers (BSC) and French Society of Cinematographers (AFC). His immersive, emotionally resonant cinematography continues to redefine the visual language of prestige television.

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Ross collaborates frequently with director Danny Boyle. Their titles include "Yesterday" (2019) and the Indie Short Fest award winning TV series "Trust" (2018).

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His other feature credits include: Sally El Hosaini’s "The Swimmers" (2022); Tom Hooper’s "Cats" (2019); "Everybody’s Talking About Jamie" (2021) starring Richard E. Grant; "Terminal" (2018) starring Margot Robbie; director Kevin Macdonald’s "Black Sea" (2014); director Mat Whitecross’s "Spike Island" (2012); "Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll" (2010); and his first feature with director Paul Andrew Williams, "London to Brighton" (2006), which earned several international awards including Best UK Feature at Raindance and a BIFA Award for Best Achievement in Production.

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For television and streamers, Ross has lensed diverse projects including Sam Miller’s "Fortitude" (2015) and the iconic "Misfits" (2009) and "Topboy" (2013), his first collaborations with "Shōgun" director Jonathan van Tulleken.​

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In addition to feature films and television, Ross has made a vast contribution to the world of commercials and music videos for artists including Coldplay and Take That.

Born, raised and based in London, United Kingdom, Ross is represented by CAA in the US and ITG in the UK.

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