J. Williams (cinematographer)

J. Williams ^[1] was a producer, director and cinematographer of Malayalam language films.^[2] Primarily known as a cameraman, he has also directed 8 films ^[3][4] and has worked in Tamil, Telugu and Kannada language films as well.

J. Williams
Born	(1948-08-26)26 August 1948 Thiruvananthapuram
Died	20 February 2005(2005-02-20) (aged 56) Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
Occupation(s)	Producer Director Cinematographer
Years active	1974 – 2005
Spouse	Shanthi Williams
Children	4

Making his debut with the 1974 Kamal Haasan starrer Vishnu Vijayam, Williams was always known as an adventurous cinematographer and has worked over 50 films as a cameraman.

Personal life

He married actress Shanthi Williams in 1979.^[5] They had four children. He died at age 56 due to terminal cancer.

Filmography

Cinematography

• Vishnu Vijayam (1974)
• Njan Ninne Premikkunnu (1975)
• Thulavarsham (1976)
• Anubhavam (1976)
• Siva Thandavum (1977)
• Sreedevi (1977)
• Vishukkani (1977)
• Rathimanmadhan (1977)
• Poojakkedukkatha Pookkal (1977)
• Kaavilamma (1977)
• Adimakkachavadam (1978)
• Madanolsavam (1978)
• Madaalasa (1978)
• Thamburatti (1978)
• Chuvanna Chirakukal (1979)
• Aval Niraparaadhi (1979)
• Devadaasi (1979)
• Mr. Michael (1980)
• Benz Vasu (1980)
• Kaaliya Mardhanam (1982)
• Anuraagakkodathi (1982)
• Pooviriyum Pulari (1982)
• Ivan Oru Simham (1982)
• Bheeman (1982)
• Kodungattu (1983)
• Hello Madras Girl (1983)
• Jeevante Jeevan (1985)
• Ezhu Muthal Onpathu Vare (1985)
• Pathamudayam (1985)
• Kannaram Pothi Pothi (1985)
• Sunil Vayassu 20 (1986)
• Viswasichaalum Illenkilum (1986)
• Aattakatha (1987)
• Agni Muhurtham (1987)
• Janmandharam (1988)
• Douthyam (1989)
• Puthiya Karukkal (1989)
• Bhoomika (1991)
• Koodikazhcha (1991)
• Inspector Balram (1991)
• Naangal (1992) (Tamil film)
• Uppukandam Brothers (1993)
• Butterflies (1993)
• Rajadhani (1994)
• Spadikam (1995)
• Neela Kuyil (1995) (Tamil film)
• Kalaapam (1998)
• James Bond (1999)
• The Gang (2000)
• Bamboo Boys (2002)

Direction

• Madaalasa (1978)
• Mr. Michael (1980)
• Kaaliya Mardhanam (1982)
• Ponnethooval (1983)
• Hello Madras Girl (1983)
• Jeevante Jeevan (1985)
• Aattakatha (1987)
• Rishi (1992)
• Gentleman Security (1994)
• The Gang (2000)

Story

• Madaalasa (1978)
• Jeevante Jeevan (1985)
• Rishi (1992)

Screenplay

• Madaalasa (1978)
• Jeevante Jeevan (1985)