Des Whelan - Contact Info, Agent, Manager

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Credits
112 titles

Films in Production (3 titles)	Budget	Status
Play Dirty A Camera Operator A Camera Operator See fewer		Post-Prod
Wild Horse Nine A Camera Operator A Camera Operator See fewer		Filming
The Woman in Cabin 10 (2025) A Camera Operator A Camera Operator See fewer		Post-Prod

Past Film & Video (83 titles)	Budget	Opening Weekend	Gross (US & Canada)	Gross (Worldwide)
Bonhoeffer (2024) A Camera Operator (Ireland) A Camera Operator (Ireland) See fewer		$5MM	$12MM	$12MM
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024) "A" Camera Operator Main Unit "A" Camera Operator Main Unit See fewer	$100MM	$111MM	$294MM	$452MM
Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023) Camera Operator ("a" camera) Camera Operator ("a" camera) See fewer	$150MM	$37MM	$94MM	$205MM
The Banshees of Inisherin (2022) Camera Operator Camera Operator See fewer		$184K	$11MM	$50MM
Without Remorse (2021) Camera Operator ("a" camera) Camera Operator ("a" camera) See fewer
The Witches (2020) Camera Operator ("a" camera) Camera Operator ("a" camera) See fewer			$204K	$29MM
The Turning (2020) Second Unit Director Of Photography Second Unit Director Of Photography See fewer	$14MM	$7MM	$15MM	$19MM
Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (2019) Camera Operator ("a" camera) Camera Operator ("a" camera) See fewer	$185MM	$37MM	$114MM	$492MM
Rambo: Last Blood (2019) Camera Operator ("a" camera) Camera Operator ("a" camera) See fewer	$50MM	$19MM	$45MM	$91MM
Dumbo (2019) A Camera Operator A Camera Operator See fewer	$170MM	$46MM	$115MM	$353MM
Tomb Raider (2018) Camera Operator (second unit) Camera Operator (second unit) See fewer	$94MM	$24MM	$58MM	$275MM
The Commuter (2018) Camera Operator ("a" camera) Camera Operator ("a" camera) See fewer	$30MM	$14MM	$36MM	$120MM
Darkest Hour (2017) A Camera Operator A Camera Operator See fewer	$30MM	$175K	$56MM	$151MM
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016) A Camera Operator A Camera Operator See fewer	$180MM	$74MM	$234MM	$816MM
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children (2016) Camera Operator ("a" camera) Camera Operator ("a" camera) See fewer	$110MM	$29MM	$87MM	$296MM
Mortdecai (2015) Camera Operator (additional photography) Camera Operator (additional photography) See fewer	$60MM	$4.2MM	$7.7MM	$47MM
Wild Card (2015) Camera Operator (Corsica) Camera Operator (Corsica) See fewer	$30MM			$6.7MM
Big Eyes (2014) A Camera Operator A Camera Operator See fewer	$10MM	$3MM	$14MM	$29MM
Fury (2014) Camera Operator ("a" camera) Camera Operator ("a" camera) See fewer	$68MM	$24MM	$86MM	$212MM
Thor: The Dark World (2013) Camera Operator ("a" camera) Camera Operator ("a" camera) See fewer	$170MM	$86MM	$206MM	$645MM
The Fifth Estate (2013) Camera Operator ("b" camera) (as Desmond Whelan) Camera Operator ("b" camera) (as Desmond Whelan) See fewer	$28MM	$1.7MM	$3.3MM	$9.1MM
A Good Day to Die Hard (2013) Camera Operator ("a" camera, main unit) Camera Operator ("a" camera, main unit) See fewer	$92MM	$25MM	$67MM	$305MM
The Expendables 2 (2012) Camera Operator ("a" camera) Camera Operator ("a" camera) See fewer	$100MM	$29MM	$85MM	$315MM
Dark Shadows (2012) Camera Operator ("a" camera) Camera Operator ("a" camera) See fewer	$150MM	$30MM	$80MM	$246MM
Stand Off (2011) Cinematographer Cinematographer See fewer				$18K
Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) Camera Operator ("a" camera) Camera Operator ("a" camera) See fewer	$140MM	$65MM	$177MM	$371MM
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (2010) Camera Operator Camera Operator See fewer	$200MM	$30MM	$91MM	$336MM
The Wolfman (2010) Camera Operator ("a" camera) Camera Operator ("a" camera) See fewer	$150MM	$31MM	$62MM	$140MM
Sherlock Holmes (2009) Camera Operator ("a" camera) Camera Operator ("a" camera) See fewer	$90MM	$62MM	$209MM	$524MM
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007) Camera Operator "a" Camera Camera Operator "a" Camera See fewer	$50MM	$9.3MM	$53MM	$153MM
How About You (2007) Cinematographer Cinematographer See fewer	$9MM	$6K	$78K	$802K
Blood and Chocolate (2007) Camera Operator ("a" camera, second unit) Camera Operator ("a" camera, second unit) See fewer	$15MM	$2.1MM	$3.5MM	$6.3MM
Eragon (2006) Camera Operator ("a" camera) Camera Operator ("a" camera) See fewer	$100MM	$23MM	$75MM	$250MM
Zidane - A 21st Century Portrait (2006) Camera Operator Camera Operator See fewer				$689K
Rógairí (2005) (Short) - Cinematographer Cinematographer See fewer	€80K
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) Camera Operator ("a" camera) Camera Operator ("a" camera) See fewer	$150MM	$56MM	$206MM	$475MM
Flight of the Phoenix (2004) Camera Operator ("a" camera) Camera Operator ("a" camera) See fewer	$45MM	$5MM	$21MM	$35MM
Thunderbirds (2004) Camera Operator ("a" camera) Camera Operator ("a" camera) See fewer	$57MM	$2.8MM	$6.9MM	$28MM
Hidalgo (2004) Camera Operator ("b" camera, Morrocco) Camera Operator ("b" camera, Morrocco) See fewer	$100MM	$19MM	$67MM	$108MM
Red Hot Chili Peppers: Live at Slane Castle (2003) (Video) - Camera Operator Camera Operator See fewer
Veronica Guerin (2003) Camera Operator Camera Operator See fewer	$17MM	$611K	$1.6MM	$9.4MM
Meeting Che Guevara & the Man from Maybury Hill (2003) (Short) - Cinematographer Cinematographer See fewer	€80K
Selfish Minds (2003) (Short) - Cinematographer Cinematographer See fewer	€50K
Bookies (2003) Camera Operator (a camera) Camera Operator (a camera) See fewer	CAD 8.5MM
Quicksand (2003) Camera Operator ("a" camera) Camera Operator ("a" camera) See fewer
U2's Beautiful Day (2002) (Video) - Camera Operator Camera Operator See fewer
The Escapist (2002) Director Of Photography (second unit) Director Of Photography (second unit) See fewer
Bryan Adams: Live at Slane Castle (2001) (Video) - Camera Operator Camera Operator See fewer	£1MM
The Tailor of Panama (2001) Camera Operator "a" Camera Camera Operator "a" Camera See fewer	$21MM	$1.8MM	$14MM	$28MM
Clubbing (2000) (Short) - Cinematographer Cinematographer See fewer
The Corrs: Live at Lansdowne Road (2000) (Video) - Camera Operator Camera Operator See fewer
Rat (2000) Camera Operator ("a" camera) Camera Operator ("a" camera) See fewer		$2K	$3K	$6K
When the Sky Falls (2000) Camera Operator ("a" camera) Camera Operator ("a" camera) See fewer
Chiara (1999) (Short) - Cinematographer Cinematographer See fewer
Dancing at Lughnasa (1998) Camera Operator ("a" camera) Camera Operator ("a" camera) See fewer		$84K	$2.3MM	$2.3MM
The Nephew (1998) Camera Operator ("a" camera) Camera Operator ("a" camera) See fewer
This Is the Sea (1997) Cinematographer Cinematographer See fewer
The Devil's Own (1997) Camera Operator (Dublin) Camera Operator (Dublin) See fewer	$90MM	$14MM	$43MM	$141MM
Some Mother's Son (1996) Camera Operator Camera Operator See fewer		$89K	$671K	$671K
Nothing Personal (1995) Camera Operator ("a" camera) Camera Operator ("a" camera) See fewer		$6K	$40K	$40K
An Awfully Big Adventure (1995) Camera Operator ("a" camera) Camera Operator ("a" camera) See fewer	$4MM	$49K	$260K	$260K
Words Upon the Window Pane (1994) Cinematographer Cinematographer See fewer
Widows' Peak (1994) Camera Operator (second unit) Camera Operator (second unit) See fewer		$133K	$6.2MM	$6.2MM
In the Name of the Father (1993) Camera Operator Camera Operator See fewer	$13MM	$110K	$25MM	$66MM
Into the West (1992) Camera Operator (second unit) Camera Operator (second unit) See fewer		$1.4MM	$4.8MM	$4.8MM
The Playboys (1992) Camera Operator ("a" camera) Camera Operator ("a" camera) See fewer	$6MM	$33K	$4.9MM	$4.9MM
Hear My Song (1991) Additional Camera Operator Additional Camera Operator See fewer		$13K	$4.3MM	$4.3MM
The Field (1990) Camera Operator Camera Operator See fewer	IEP 5MM	$28K	$1.5MM	$1.5MM
Fragments of Isabella (1989) Camera Operator ("a" camera) Camera Operator ("a" camera) See fewer
My Left Foot (1989) Camera Operator Camera Operator See fewer	£600K	$41K	$15MM	$15MM
Joyriders (1988) Camera Operator ("a" camera) Camera Operator ("a" camera) See fewer
The Courier (1988) Camera Operator "a" Camera Camera Operator "a" Camera See fewer
Taffin (1988) Focus Puller (as Des Wheelan) Focus Puller (as Des Wheelan) See fewer		$107K	$160K	$160K
Riders to the Sea (1987) Camera Operator "a" Camera Camera Operator "a" Camera See fewer
The Dead (1987) Focus Puller (second unit) Focus Puller (second unit) See fewer		$69K	$4.4MM	$4.4MM
The Fantasist (1986) First Assistant Camera First Assistant Camera See fewer
Eat the Peach (1986) Focus Puller Focus Puller See fewer
Rawhead Rex (1986) Focus Puller Focus Puller See fewer	£1.5MM
James Joyce's Women (1985) Assistant Camera Assistant Camera See fewer
Angel (1982) Clapper Loader Clapper Loader See fewer
Lovespell (1981) Clapper Loader Clapper Loader See fewer
Tristan and Isolde (1981) Cinematographer Cinematographer See fewer
Excalibur (1981) Second Assistant Camera (second unit) (uncredited) Second Assistant Camera (second unit) (uncredited) See fewer	$11MM	$4.5MM	$35MM	$35MM

See all past film & video

Past Television (25 titles)	Episodes
Disclaimer (2024) (TV Series) - Camera Operator ("a" camera, main unit) (2 episodes, 2024) Camera Operator ("a" camera, main unit) (2 episodes, 2024) See fewer II (Oct 11, 2024) Season 1, Episode 2 - Camera Operator ("a" camera, main unit) Camera Operator ("a" camera, main unit) See fewer I (Oct 11, 2024) Season 1, Episode 1 - Camera Operator ("a" camera, main unit) Camera Operator ("a" camera, main unit) See fewer	2
The Romanoffs (2018) (TV Mini-series) - Camera Operator ("a" camera) (1 episode, 2018) Camera Operator ("a" camera) (1 episode, 2018) See fewer The One That Holds Everything (Nov 23, 2018) Season 1, Episode 8 - Camera Operator ("a" camera) Camera Operator ("a" camera) See fewer	1
Vikings (2017) (TV Series) - Director Of Photography (second unit) (3 episodes, 2017) Director Of Photography (second unit) (3 episodes, 2017) See fewer On the Eve (Jan 25, 2017) Season 4, Episode 19 - Director Of Photography (second unit) Director Of Photography (second unit) See fewer See more See fewer Loading	3
The Tudors (2007–2010) (TV Series) - Camera Operator ("a" camera) (16 episodes, 2007), Camera Operator (12 episodes, 2007), Cinematographer (3 episodes, 2010), Camera Operator (a camera) (1 episode, 2010), Camera Operator "a" Camera (1 episode, 2010) Camera Operator ("a" camera) (16 episodes, 2007), Camera Operator (12 episodes, 2007), Cinematographer (3 episodes, 2010), Camera Operator (a camera) (1 episode, 2010), Camera Operator "a" Camera (1 episode, 2010) See fewer Death of a Monarchy (Jun 20, 2010) Season 4, Episode 10 - Camera Operator ("a" camera) Camera Operator ("a" camera) See fewer See more See fewer Loading	30
The Blackwater Lightship (2004) (TV Movie) - Camera Operator "a" Camera Camera Operator "a" Camera See fewer
The Magnificent Ambersons (2001) (TV Movie) - Camera Operator ("a" camera) Camera Operator ("a" camera) See fewer
The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax (1999) (TV Movie) - Camera Operator ("a" camera) Camera Operator ("a" camera) See fewer
Durango (1999) (TV Movie) - Camera Operator ("a" camera) Camera Operator ("a" camera) See fewer
The Devil's Arithmetic (1999) (TV Movie) - Camera Operator ("a" camera) Camera Operator ("a" camera) See fewer
A Soldier's Sweetheart (1998) (TV Movie) - Camera Operator ("a" camera) Camera Operator ("a" camera) See fewer
Miracle at Midnight (1998) (TV Movie) - Camera Operator "a" Camera Camera Operator "a" Camera See fewer
Oliver Twist (1997) (TV Movie) - Camera Operator ("a" camera) Camera Operator ("a" camera) See fewer
The Garden of Redemption (1997) (TV Movie) - Camera Operator Camera Operator See fewer
Kidnapped (1995) (TV Movie) - Camera Operator ("a" camera) Camera Operator ("a" camera) See fewer
Scarlett (1994) (TV Mini-series) - Camera Operator ("a" camera, Dublin) (4 episodes, 1994) Camera Operator ("a" camera, Dublin) (4 episodes, 1994) See fewer Episode #1.4 (Nov 17, 1994) Season 1, Episode 4 - Camera Operator ("a" camera, Dublin) Camera Operator ("a" camera, Dublin) See fewer See more See fewer Loading	4
The Dwelling Place (1994) (TV Mini-series) - Camera Operator "a" Camera (3 episodes, 1994) Camera Operator "a" Camera (3 episodes, 1994) See fewer Episode #1.3 (May 22, 1994) Season 1, Episode 3 - Camera Operator "a" Camera Camera Operator "a" Camera See fewer See more See fewer Loading	3
The Cinder Path (1994) (TV Mini-series) - Camera Operator "a" Camera (2 episodes, 1994), Camera Operator (1 episode, 1994) Camera Operator "a" Camera (2 episodes, 1994), Camera Operator (1 episode, 1994) See fewer Episode #1.3 (May 1, 1994) Season 1, Episode 3 - Camera Operator "a" Camera Camera Operator "a" Camera See fewer See more See fewer Loading	3
Unnatural Pursuits (1992) (TV Series) - Camera Operator "a" Camera (2 episodes, 1992) Camera Operator "a" Camera (2 episodes, 1992) See fewer I Don't Do Cuddles (Dec 9, 1992) Season 1, Episode 2 - Camera Operator "a" Camera Camera Operator "a" Camera See fewer I'm the Author (Dec 7, 1992) Season 1, Episode 1 - Camera Operator "a" Camera Camera Operator "a" Camera See fewer	2
Screenplay (1991) (TV Series) - Camera Operator (1 episode, 1991) Camera Operator (1 episode, 1991) See fewer Journey to Knock (Sep 18, 1991) Season 6, Episode 10 - Camera Operator Camera Operator See fewer	1
The Love She Sought (1990) (TV Movie) - Camera Operator ("a" camera) Camera Operator ("a" camera) See fewer
The Real Charlotte (1990) (TV Mini-series) - Camera Operator ("a" camera) (3 episodes, 1990) Camera Operator ("a" camera) (3 episodes, 1990) See fewer Episode #1.3 (Apr 8, 1990) Season 1, Episode 3 - Camera Operator ("a" camera) Camera Operator ("a" camera) See fewer See more See fewer Loading	3
Troubles (1988) (TV Mini-series) - Camera Operator ("a" camera) Camera Operator ("a" camera) See fewer
Adventures Beyond Belief (1988) (TV Series) - Focus Puller (5 episodes, 1988) Focus Puller (5 episodes, 1988) See fewer Episode #1.5 (Mar 11, 1988) Season 1, Episode 5 - Focus Puller Focus Puller See fewer See more See fewer Loading	5
The Irish R.M. (1983–1985) (TV Series) - Assistant Camera (18 episodes, 1983) Assistant Camera (18 episodes, 1983) See fewer The Devil You Know (Jul 7, 1985) Season 3, Episode 6 - Assistant Camera Assistant Camera See fewer See more See fewer Loading	18
The Hard Way (1980) (TV Movie) - Second Assistant Camera Second Assistant Camera See fewer