Christian Sebaldt is a German-born American cinematographer (director of photography) known for his work in film and television. He has been active in the industry since the late 1980s and is recognized for his contributions to the horror, science fiction, and action genres.
Early Life and Career Sebaldt was born in Germany. He began his career working in camera departments on various productions before advancing to the role of director of photography.
Notable Film Work Sebaldt has served as cinematographer on a wide range of feature films. Key credits include:
- Critters 4 (1992)
- The Faculty (1998), directed by Robert Rodriguez
- Feast (2005)
- The Grudge 2 (2006)
- Resident Evil: Extinction (2007), directed by Russell Mulcahy
- Ramona and Beezus (2010)
- The Scout (1994)
His work on The Faculty and Resident Evil: Extinction is frequently cited for its visual style within the late 1990s and 2000s genre filmmaking landscape.
Television Work In addition to feature films, Sebaldt has worked extensively in television. He served as director of photography on the CBS series Scorpion (2014–2018) for multiple episodes. He has also worked on pilots and episodes for series such as The Chronicle, Dark Blue, and Legends.
Professional Affiliations Sebaldt is a member of the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC), an invitation-only organization dedicated to the advancement of cinematography.
