Jonathon Cliff

Biography

Jonathon Cliff is a Canadian cinematographer and director of photography known for his work in films, television series, documentaries, and commercials. He is particularly recognised for his cinematography on popular television productions such as The Boys (2019), Gen V (2023), Twisted Metal (2023), and People of Earth (2016–2017).

Biography and Career

Jonathon Cliff, also known as Jonny Cliff, began his professional career in photography. Before entering the film industry, he worked as a stills photographer, with his photographs appearing in well-known international magazines and publications, including Rolling Stone, Elle, Mojo, Time, and The New York Times.

He later transitioned into cinematography, working on short films, commercials, and music videos. Through these projects, he developed his skills in visual storytelling, camera techniques, lighting, and composition.

Cliff gradually established himself as a cinematographer in the Canadian film industry. His early feature-film work included Monkey Warfare (2006), Small Town Gay Bar (2007), and Redacted (2007), directed by Brian De Palma. He also worked on Leslie, My Name Is Evil (2009), Passenger Side (2009), and Trigger (2010).

His documentary work includes Hurt (2015), directed by Alan Zweig, for which he served as the primary director of photography. His cinematography on People of Earth earned him a nomination from the Canadian Society of Cinematographers for Best Cinematography in a Television Series.

In television, Cliff gained further recognition through his work on Let's Get Physical, Pure, Burden of Truth, and In the Dark. He also worked as a second-unit director of photography on The Boys during its second and third seasons before becoming one of the principal cinematographers for later seasons.