John Hora
American cinematographer (1940–2021)
John Charles Hora (February 16, 1940 – February 9, 2021) was an American cinematographer and actor.
Life and career
Hora was born in Pasadena in 1940; his father was an amateur still photographer, and his grandfather ran an photography studio in Missouri.
As a cinematographer, Hora worked with director Joe Dante in numerous films. He also served as cinematographer for Michael Jackson's 1988 film Moonwalker and for the pilot for the television series Eerie, Indiana.
As an actor, Hora performed in Dante's film Innerspace, and later appeared in Honey, I Blew Up the Kid (Which he also worked as the director of photography).
Hora also worked for The Los Angeles Film School and as secretary for the American Society of Cinematographers. In May 2005 he was honored by the magazine American Cinematographer.
Death
Hora died unexpectedly from heart failure on February 9, 2021, in Los Angeles, California. He was 80 years old.
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