Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $600 thousand (2024)
Chris Menges, a renowned director hailing from England, is estimated to have a net worth of $600 thousand in 2024. Menges has made significant contributions to the film industry over the years, earning him both critical acclaim and financial success. His impressive body of work includes collaborations with several distinguished directors and talented actors, showcasing his exceptional skills behind the camera. With his wealth of knowledge and experience, it is no surprise that Menges has attained such a notable net worth throughout his successful career.
About
Known for his Academy Award-winning work on both the 1984 film The Killing Fields and the 1986 movie The Mission, this British cinematographer also served as Director of Photography on films such as Local Hero (for which he earned a 1983 BAFTA nomination) and The Boxer.
Before Fame
During the 1960s, he operated the camera for several Adrian Cowell-directed documentary films. He made his debut as Director of Photography on the 1969 film Kes.
Trivia
A director as well as a cinematographer, he worked in the former capacity on such 1980s and 1990s films as A World Apart, The Lost Son, and Second Best.
Family Life
He grew up in Kington, Herefordshire, England, as the son of the renowned composer and orchestral conductor Herbert Menges.
Associated With
He directed Goldie Hawn and Steve Buscemi in the 1992 feature CrissCross.
