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Jan de Bont (Dutch: [ˈjɑn də ˈbɔnt]; born October 22, 1943) is a retired Dutch cinematographer, director, and producer. He is best known as the director of the films Speed (1994) and Twister (1996). As a cinematographer, de Bont also worked on numerous blockbusters and genre films, including Roar, Cujo, Flesh and Blood, Die Hard, The Hunt for Red October, Lethal Weapon 3, and Basic Instinct.

Filmography

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Die Hard 1988 Die Hard Camera Speed 1994 Speed Director Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life 2003 Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life Director

Awards & recognition

1 nominations · 1 Award ceremony

Saturn Awards 1 nominations
  • Best Director Speed 1995

Interesting facts

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    One of 17 children in the family.

Family & relationships

Monique van de Ven wife · divorced
Trish Reeves wife · Children: 2

Frequent collaborators

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Photos

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