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Daniel Moder is an American cinematographer best known as the husband of famous film actress Julia Roberts. His works in the industry, such as Secret in Their Eyes, The Mexican, and Fireflies in the Garden, are well-appreciated by his fans. Likewise, for his cinematography in the television film The Normal Heart, he received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination.
Aged 52, Moder was born on January 31, 1969, in Los Angeles, California. He holds American nationality and possesses Caucasian ethnicity. In 1987, he graduated from ‘Saint Monica High School.’ He then enrolled in the ‘University of Colorado Boulder,’ where he studied psychology.
Net Worth, Income, Salary
Following his graduation, Moder opted to pursue a career as a cinematographer in the film business. In the 1995 action thriller film “Crimson Tide,” he worked as a production assistant for the first time. The picture was a tremendous financial and critical success, and it was nominated for three Academy Awards.
He worked as a camera loader on the films “The Fan” (1996) and “The Brave” (1997). The latter proved to be a critical and commercial flop. Moder then worked as a second-assistant cameraman in Will Smith’s 1997 film “Enemy of the State.” The picture was a commercial and critical success, as well as a cult classic. These films helped Daniel prepare for his cinematography debut, teaching him a lot about filmmaking.
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With the short film “Kid Quick,” he made his full-time cinematography debut in 2000. Likewise, he began working as a chief camera operator in 2004, with the film “The Forgotten” as his first project. Adding to his credit are movies like Highland Park, Plush, Point Breaker, Iliza, Flag Day, and many more.
As for his net worth, it is reported that he has accumulated a total sum of more than $10 million.
Married, Wife, Children
Moder is enjoying his matrimonial bliss with his wife Julia Roberts of nearly two decades.
On the Fourth of July in 2002, the pair married at her property in Taos, New Mexico. They had first met on the set of her and Brad Pitt’s film ‘The Mexican (2001)’, for which Moder worked as a cinematographer.
Recently, the cinematographer celebrated their 19th wedding anniversary with his wife, Roberts.
Marking the memorable day, the Oscar winner posted a rare snapshot of the two snuggling up on the beach as she wished Moder with the caption, ‘19 years. Just getting started!’
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The couple share 16-year-old twins Phinnaeus “Finn” Walter and Hazel Patricia, and son Henry Daniel, 14.
Moder was previously married to makeup artist Vera Steimberg Moder from 1997 – 2002.
Family, Parents, Siblings
The cinematographer was born to parents Mike Moder and Patricia Ann-Waltz. His parents were small-time film producers in the entertainment sector. So Moder had an early introduction to the world of Hollywood.
Growing up, he had the company of four siblings, John, Jane, Jyl, and Debbie.
Body Measurements: Height and Weight
Moder has a height of 5 ft 10 inches and weighs around 70 kgs. He has light brown hair and ocean blue eyes.
