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John Higgins

Bio: John “Biggles” Higgins is an Irish-born gaffer known for his extensive work in cinema lighting, especially in collaboration with leading cinematographers like Roger Deakins and Emmanuel Lubezki. Born in Athlone, Republic of Ireland, in 1953, after leaving school, he trained as an electrician
Born: Unknown birthdate.
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Poster of H Is for Hawk
H Is for Hawk
John Higgins was ? in H Is for Hawk as 'Gaffer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 29 2025
Poster of The Thursday Murder Club
The Thursday Murder Club
John Higgins was ? in The Thursday Murder Club as 'Gaffer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 22 2025
Poster of Mickey 17
Mickey 17
John Higgins was ? in Mickey 17 as 'Gaffer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 28 2025
Poster of The Watchers
The Watchers
John Higgins was ? in The Watchers as 'Gaffer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 06 2024
Poster of Empire of Light
Empire of Light
John Higgins was ? in Empire of Light as 'Gaffer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 09 2022
Poster of All the Old Knives
All the Old Knives
John Higgins was ? in All the Old Knives as 'Gaffer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 08 2022
Poster of 1917
1917
John Higgins was ? in 1917 as 'Gaffer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 25 2019
Poster of Dumbo
Dumbo
John Higgins was ? in Dumbo as 'Chief Lighting Technician'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 27 2019
Poster of Kingsman: The Golden Circle
Kingsman: The Golden Circle
John Higgins was ? in Kingsman: The Golden Circle as 'Gaffer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 20 2017
Poster of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children
John Higgins was ? in Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children as 'Gaffer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 27 2016
Poster of Genius
Genius
John Higgins was ? in Genius as 'Gaffer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 10 2016
Poster of Kingsman: The Secret Service
Kingsman: The Secret Service
John Higgins was ? in Kingsman: The Secret Service as 'Gaffer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 24 2015
Poster of Thor: The Dark World
Thor: The Dark World
John Higgins was ? in Thor: The Dark World as 'Gaffer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 30 2013
Poster of Gravity
Gravity
John Higgins was ? in Gravity as 'Chief Lighting Technician'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 03 2013
Poster of A Thousand Kisses Deep
A Thousand Kisses Deep
John Higgins was ? in A Thousand Kisses Deep as 'Gaffer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 15 2012
Poster of Captain America: The First Avenger
Captain America: The First Avenger
John Higgins was ? in Captain America: The First Avenger as 'Chief Lighting Technician'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 22 2011
Poster of You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger
You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger
John Higgins was ? in You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger as 'Gaffer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 22 2010
Poster of The Wolfman
The Wolfman
John Higgins was ? in The Wolfman as 'Gaffer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 10 2010
Poster of Nine
Nine
John Higgins was ? in Nine as 'Gaffer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 03 2009
Poster of Mamma Mia!
Mamma Mia!
John Higgins was ? in Mamma Mia! as 'Gaffer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 03 2008
Poster of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
John Higgins was ? in Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street as 'Chief Lighting Technician'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 20 2007
Poster of Stardust
Stardust
John Higgins was ? in Stardust as 'Chief Lighting Technician'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 10 2007
Poster of The Bourne Ultimatum
The Bourne Ultimatum
John Higgins was ? in The Bourne Ultimatum as 'Gaffer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 03 2007
Poster of Children of Men
Children of Men
John Higgins was ? in Children of Men as 'Gaffer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 22 2006
Poster of Fade to Black
Fade to Black
John Higgins was ? in Fade to Black as 'Gaffer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 09 2006
Poster of Goal!
Goal!
John Higgins was ? in Goal! as 'Gaffer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 29 2005
Poster of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
John Higgins was ? in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory as 'Gaffer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 13 2005
Poster of Alexander
Alexander
John Higgins was ? in Alexander as 'Gaffer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 21 2004
Poster of Finding Neverland
Finding Neverland
John Higgins was ? in Finding Neverland as 'Gaffer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 17 2004
Poster of Thunderbirds
Thunderbirds
John Higgins was ? in Thunderbirds as 'Gaffer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 23 2004
Poster of Concert for George
Concert for George
John Higgins was ? in Concert for George as 'Gaffer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 03 2003
Poster of To Kill a King
To Kill a King
John Higgins was ? in To Kill a King as 'Gaffer'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 16 2003
Poster of The Hours
The Hours
John Higgins was ? in The Hours as 'Chief Lighting Technician'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 27 2002
Poster of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
John Higgins was ? in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone as 'Gaffer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 16 2001
Poster of Proof of Life
Proof of Life
John Higgins was ? in Proof of Life as 'Gaffer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 08 2000
Poster of Quills
Quills
John Higgins was ? in Quills as 'Gaffer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 22 2000
Poster of Nora
Nora
John Higgins was ? in Nora as 'Gaffer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 05 2000
Poster of Sleepy Hollow
Sleepy Hollow
John Higgins was ? in Sleepy Hollow as 'Chief Lighting Technician'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 19 1999
Poster of Rogue Trader
Rogue Trader
John Higgins was ? in Rogue Trader as 'Gaffer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 25 1999
Poster of The Loss of Sexual Innocence
The Loss of Sexual Innocence
John Higgins was ? in The Loss of Sexual Innocence as 'Gaffer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 29 1999
Poster of Kull the Conqueror
Kull the Conqueror
John Higgins was ? in Kull the Conqueror as 'Gaffer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 29 1997
Poster of The Fifth Element
The Fifth Element
John Higgins was ? in The Fifth Element as 'Gaffer'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 02 1997
Poster of The Secret Agent
The Secret Agent
John Higgins was ? in The Secret Agent as 'Gaffer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 08 1996
Poster of Mary Reilly
Mary Reilly
John Higgins was ? in Mary Reilly as 'Chief Lighting Technician'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 23 1996
Poster of Hackers
Hackers
John Higgins was ? in Hackers as 'Gaffer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 14 1995
Poster of Interview with the Vampire
Interview with the Vampire
John Higgins was ? in Interview with the Vampire as 'Chief Lighting Technician'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 11 1994
Poster of Words Upon the Window Pane
Words Upon the Window Pane
John Higgins was ? in Words Upon the Window Pane as 'Grip'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 10 1994
Poster of The Browning Version
The Browning Version
John Higgins was ? in The Browning Version as 'Gaffer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 08 1994
Poster of A Foreign Field
A Foreign Field
John Higgins was ? in A Foreign Field as 'Gaffer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 10 1993
Poster of The Secret Garden
The Secret Garden
John Higgins was ? in The Secret Garden as 'Gaffer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 13 1993
Poster of Chaplin
Chaplin
John Higgins was ? in Chaplin as 'Gaffer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 17 1992
Poster of Peter's Friends
Peter's Friends
John Higgins was ? in Peter's Friends as 'Gaffer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 18 1992
Poster of Hostage
Hostage
John Higgins was ? in Hostage as 'Gaffer'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 10 1992
Poster of Swan Song
Swan Song
John Higgins was ? in Swan Song as 'Gaffer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1992
Poster of London Kills Me
London Kills Me
John Higgins was ? in London Kills Me as 'Gaffer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 13 1991
Poster of Mississippi Masala
Mississippi Masala
John Higgins was ? in Mississippi Masala as 'Gaffer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 18 1991
Poster of Rock-A-Doodle
Rock-A-Doodle
John Higgins was ? in Rock-A-Doodle as 'Camera Technician'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 02 1991
Poster of Air America
Air America
John Higgins was ? in Air America as 'Gaffer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 10 1990
Poster of Mountains of the Moon
Mountains of the Moon
John Higgins was ? in Mountains of the Moon as 'Gaffer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 16 1990
Poster of A Dry White Season
A Dry White Season
John Higgins was ? in A Dry White Season as 'Gaffer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 20 1989
Poster of Pascali's Island
Pascali's Island
John Higgins was ? in Pascali's Island as 'Gaffer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 22 1988
Poster of Stormy Monday
Stormy Monday
John Higgins was ? in Stormy Monday as 'Gaffer'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 01 1988
Poster of Woman in the Moon
Woman in the Moon
John Higgins was ? in Woman in the Moon as 'Gaffer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 31 1988
Poster of Born of Fire
Born of Fire
John Higgins was ? in Born of Fire as 'Electrician'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 31 1987
Poster of Personal Services
Personal Services
John Higgins was ? in Personal Services as 'Gaffer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 12 1987
Poster of Sid and Nancy
Sid and Nancy
John Higgins was ? in Sid and Nancy as 'Gaffer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 12 1986
Poster of The Madness Museum
The Madness Museum
John Higgins was ? in The Madness Museum as 'Gaffer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1986
Poster of Shadey
Shadey
John Higgins was ? in Shadey as 'Gaffer'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 31 1985
Poster of Return to Waterloo
Return to Waterloo
John Higgins was ? in Return to Waterloo as 'Gaffer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 01 1984
Poster of The House
The House
John Higgins was ? in The House as 'Gaffer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 27 1984
Poster of The Stick Up
The Stick Up
John Higgins was ? in The Stick Up as 'Electrician'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 10 1977

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Masters of the Air
Masters of the Air
John Higgins was ? in Masters of the Air as 'Gaffer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 25 2024
Poster of Black Narcissus
Black Narcissus
John Higgins was ? in Black Narcissus as 'Gaffer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 23 2020
Poster of Nancherrow
Nancherrow
John Higgins was ? in Nancherrow as 'Gaffer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 04 1999
Poster of Screen One
Screen One
John Higgins was ? in Screen One as 'Gaffer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 10 1989
Poster of CBS Summer Playhouse
CBS Summer Playhouse
John Higgins was ? in CBS Summer Playhouse as 'Gaffer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jun 12 1987