John Toll - Actor Profile

John Toll

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Updated: Apr 11, 2026
1Total Films
6.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 15, 1952
Birth Place: Cleveland, Ohio, USA

About John Toll

John Toll, ASC (born June 15, 1952) is an American cinematographer and television producer. Toll's filmography spans a wide variety of genres, including epic period drama, comedy, science fiction, and contemporary drama. He won the Academy Award for Best Cinematography in both 1994 and 1995 for Legends of the Fall and Braveheart, respectively, and has also won numerous BAFTA, ASC, and Satellite Awards. He has collaborated with such directors as Francis Ford Coppola, Edward Zwick, Terrence Malick, Mel Gibson, Cameron Crowe, the Wachowskis, and Ang Lee. Outside of film, he has shot several commercials, the pilot episode of the Emmy Award-winning drama series Breaking Bad, and has served as chief cinematographer on the Netflix original series Sense8 by the Wachowskis, on which he also got executive producing credit in its second season. Description above from the Wikipedia article John Toll, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

John Toll Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of John Toll reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 1 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of John Toll's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 0% of John Toll's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Man Who Shot Chinatown: The Life and Work of John A. Alonzo, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best John Toll Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from John Toll's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie John Toll has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

John Toll - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of John Toll?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Toll is "The Man Who Shot Chinatown: The Life and Work of John A. Alonzo" with a rating of 6.0/10.

How many movies has John Toll acted in?

John Toll has been featured in at least 1 major films throughout their career.

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