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David Plakos

David Plakos

David Plakos

Camera Operator
David Plakos, Television Academy Governor, and Theresa Plakos at the 75th Emmy Awards Governors Gala
2021 Cinematography, Lighting, Camera & Technical Arts, Special Visual Effects and Picture Editing Nominee Celebration
2021 Cinematography, Lighting, Camera & Technical Arts, Special Visual Effects and Picture Editing Nominee Celebration
2019 Cinematography/Lighting, Camera, and Technical Arts Nominee Reception
2019 Cinematography/Lighting, Camera, and Technical Arts Nominee Reception
2019 Cinematography/Lighting, Camera, and Technical Arts Nominee Reception
David Plakos, Brian Latille, Eric Becker
David Plakos, Eric Becker, Brian Latille
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David Plakos

Camera Operator

David Plakos is an L.A.-based freelance camera operator. He has shot hundreds of music/variety television specials, concerts and award shows specializing in LIVE events as well as multiple TV series.

Plakos has 49 Primetime Emmy Nominations and has won 10 Primetime Emmy Awards. He has also served on the Television Academy's "Lighting, Camera & Technical Arts" Peer Group Executive Committee multiple times and is its current co-governor.

updated 3.4.21

David Plakos, Television Academy Governor, and Theresa Plakos at the 75th Emmy Awards Governors Gala
2021 Cinematography, Lighting, Camera & Technical Arts, Special Visual Effects and Picture Editing Nominee Celebration
2021 Cinematography, Lighting, Camera & Technical Arts, Special Visual Effects and Picture Editing Nominee Celebration
2019 Cinematography/Lighting, Camera, and Technical Arts Nominee Reception
2019 Cinematography/Lighting, Camera, and Technical Arts Nominee Reception
2019 Cinematography/Lighting, Camera, and Technical Arts Nominee Reception
David Plakos, Brian Latille, Eric Becker
David Plakos, Eric Becker, Brian Latille
Awards & Nominations News & Features
58 Nominations
11 Emmys
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66th Grammy Awards
Outstanding Technical Direction And Camerawork For A Special - 2024
David Plakos, Camera
66th Grammy Awards
CBS
Fulwell 73
Outstanding Technical Direction And Camerawork For A Series - 2024
David Plakos, Camera
America's Got Talent
Finale Performances
NBC
Fremantle and Syco Entertainment
Outstanding Technical Direction And Camerawork For A Special - 2023
David Plakos, Camera
Elton John Live: Farewell From Dodger Stadium
Disney
Disney+ Presents in association with Rocket Entertainment / A Fulwell 73 Production
Outstanding Technical Direction And Camerawork For A Special - 2023
David Plakos, Camera
2022 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony
HBO Max
A Tenth Planet Production
Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control For A Special - 2021
David Plakos, Camera
The 63rd Annual Grammy Awards
CBS
Fulwell 73 Productions
The Oscars
Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control For A Special - 2021
David Plakos, Camera
The Oscars
ABC
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control For A Series - 2021
David Plakos, Camera
The Voice
Live Finale (Part 2)
NBC
MGM Television, Warner Bros. Unscripted Television in association with Warner Horizon, ITV Studios The Voice USA, Inc.
The Oscars
Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control For A Special - 2019
David Plakos, Camera
The Oscars
ABC
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control For A Series - 2018
David Plakos, Camera
The Voice
Live Finale, Part 2
NBC
MGM Television, Talpa Media USA, Inc., Warner Horizon Unscripted & Alternative Television
Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control For A Series - 2018
David Plakos, Camera
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Jimmy Kimmel Live In Brooklyn: Billy Joel And Tracy Morgan
ABC
ABC Studios in association with Jackhole Industries
The Oscars
Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control For A Limited Series, Movie Or Special - 2018
David Plakos, Camera
The Oscars
ABC
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
The Oscars
Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control For A Limited Series, Movie, Or Special - 2017
David Plakos, Camera
The Oscars
ABC
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
The Oscars
Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control For A Limited Series, Movie Or Special - 2016
David Plakos, Camera
The Oscars
ABC
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
The Oscars
Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control For A Limited Series, Movie Or A Special - 2015
David Plakos, Camera
The Oscars
ABC
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
The Oscars
Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Special - 2014
David Plakos, Camera
The Oscars
ABC
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
The Oscars
Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Special - 2013
David Plakos
The Oscars
ABC
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Special - 2013
David Plakos
2013 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony
HBO
Playtone, Tenth Planet Productions and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation in association with HBO Entertainment
Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Special - 2011
David Plakos, Camera
The 53rd Annual Grammy Awards
CBS
John Cossette Productions in association with AEG Ehrlich Ventures
Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Special - 2011
David Plakos, Camera
83rd Annual Academy Awards
ABC
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Special - 2010
David Plakos, Camera
82nd Annual Academy Awards
ABC
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Special - 2010
David Plakos, Camera
The 52nd Annual Grammy Awards
CBS
John Cossette Productions in association with AEG Ehrlich Ventures
Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Special - 2010
David Plakos
The 25th Anniversary Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Concert
HBO
Playtone, Tenth Planet Productions and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation in association with HBO Entertainment
Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control For A Series - 2009
David Plakos
American Idol
Episode 834A
FOX
FremantleMedia North America, Inc. and 19 TV Ltd.
Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Special - 2009
David Plakos, Camera
81st Annual Academy Awards
ABC
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

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