Occupation Cinematographer Spouse Orna Gonzales (m. 1990) Role Cinematographer | Name Dana Gonzales Years active 1986–present | |
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Full Name Dana W. Gonzales Children Paloma Gonzales, Isabella Gonzales Nominations Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Cinematography for a Limited Series or Movie Movies Snitch, Felon, Empire State, Man in the Chair, Shot Caller Similar People Ric Roman Waugh, Justin Haythe, Dito Montiel, Noah Hawley, Nigel Sinclair |
Variety Artisans: Bringing A Concept to Life
Dana W. Gonzales (born November 18, 1963) is an American cinematographer from Los Angeles, California.
Contents
- Variety Artisans Bringing A Concept to Life
- Variety Artisans What Makes a Great Collaboration
- Career
- Filmography
- Awards
- References

Variety Artisans: What Makes a Great Collaboration?
Career

Gonzales is noted for his work on the feature films Man in the Chair, Felon, and Down for Life.
His television work includes NYPD Blue, Southland and Pretty Little Liars, he made his directorial debut on the latter series in 2011.
Gonzales was also the "A" camera operator and 2nd Unit Director of Photography on the Academy Award winning film for best picture Crash.
Gonzales was the Director of Photography on the music video "We Are the World 25 for Haiti" shot in 3D and directed by Paul Haggis.
A regular cinematographer on Fargo, he won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Cinematography for a Limited Series or Movie for the episode "Waiting for Dutch".
Filmography
Feature films
Television series