• Daniel Richard Moder is a cinematographer with a net worth of over $3 million.
• He grew up in a family familiar with the film industry and studied psychology at the University of Colorado – Boulder.
• He has worked on numerous films as a production assistant, camera loader, camera operator and cinematographer.
• He was previously married to Vera Steimberg and is currently married to actress Julia Roberts.
• They met on the set of "The Mexican" and have three children together.
Known for movies
Short Info
Spouse | Julia Roberts, Vera Steimberg Moder |
Fact | Wife Julia Roberts gave birth to a boy, Henry Daniel Moder, on June 18, 2007 in Los Angeles. He weighed in at 8 1/2 lbs. |
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Who is Julia Roberts’ ex-husband Daniel Moder?
Daniel Richard Moder was born on 31 January 1969, in Los Angeles, California USA, and is a cinematographer, best known for his work in films such as “Fireflies in the Garden”, “The Mexican”, and “Secret in Their Eyes”.
The Riches of Daniel Moder
How rich is Daniel Moder? As of mid-2018, sources estimate a net worth that is over $3 million, mostly earned through a successful career in the film industry, including receiving a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for his work on the film “The Normal Heart”. As he continues his career, it is expected that his wealth will also continue to increase.
Early Life and Education
Daniel grew up in a family with four siblings that was very familiar with the film industry, as his father worked as a producer. He was educated at Saint Monica High School, and after he matriculated in 1987, would attend the University of Colorado – Boulder, where he completed a degree in Psychology in 1992. After completing his studies, he pursued a career in film similar to that of his father.
Career Beginnings
In 1995, Moder began his work as a production assistant on “Crimson Tide”, a submarine film produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and starring Denzel Washington. The following year he started working in the Camera and Electrical Department on films, becoming a camera loader for “The Fan”, a thriller film starring Wesley Snipes and Robert De Niro. He mainly worked on camera or as an assistant camera for numerous films throughout the late 1990s, including on “The Big Tease”, and “Tuesdays with Morrie” which is an adaptation of the Mitch Albom book of the same name.
Later Work
Some of the projects Daniel’s worked on as a camera operator throughout the 2000s include “Mona Lisa Smile”, “Mr. & Mrs. Smith”, “The Forgotten”, and “Spider-Man 3”. Since 2007, he’s mostly taken work exclusively as a cinematographer, on projects including “Fireflies in the Garden”, a drama film starring Willem Dafoe and Ryan Reynolds. He also worked on 2011’s “Jesus Henry Christ”, which is a comedy film based on the student short film of the same name. He also did a few independent film projects during this period.
In 2013 he worked on “Plush”, which is an erotic thriller film, then returned as camera crew in “Point Break”, then as the cinematographer of “Secret in Their Eyes” which is a remake of the 2009 Argentine psychological thriller film of the same name. A few of his latest projects include “Heaven’s Floor” as a part of the photography team, and as the cinematographer for “Ibiza” which was released on Netflix, and stars Gillian Jacobs, Vanessa Bayer, and Phoebe Robinson.
Personal Life and Relationships
According to reports, the couple met on the set of a film “The Mexican” in 2000, and the two married in 2002 after Moder and Steimberg’s divorce was finalized, in a ceremony at Roberts ranch located in Taos, New Mexico. The couple would go on to have three children together, two of whom are twins. Issues with their relationship began when Roberts started working on a film “Homecoming” and lobbied to have co-star Dermot Mulroney as her on-screen boyfriend. Her decision infuriated Moder, but it was only one of many issues the couple have had in the last few years. Reports from various sources say that the couple often quarrel, and they started to drift apart due to their careers, as well as Moder’s jealousy when it comes to other men.
General Info
Full Name | Daniel Moder |
Profession | Cinematographer |
Nationality | American |
Family
Spouse | Julia Roberts, Vera Steimberg Moder |
Children | Phinnaeus Moder, Hazel Moder, Henry Daniel Moder |
Parents | Mike Moder, Patricia Ann Watz |
Siblings | Jyl Moder, John Moder, Debbie Moder, Jane Moder |
Accomplishments
Nominations | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Cinematography for a Limited Series or Movie |
Movies | Heaven's Floor, Secret in Their Eyes, The Normal Heart, Plush, Highland Park, Jesus Henry Christ, 180° South, Fireflies in the Garden, Border, Extraordinary Moms |
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Facts
# | Fact |
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1 | Wife Julia Roberts gave birth to a boy, Henry Daniel Moder, on June 18, 2007 in Los Angeles. He weighed in at 8 1/2 lbs. |
2 | Wife Julia Roberts gave birth to twins Hazel Patricia Moder and Phinnaeus Walter Moder on November 28, 2004 |
3 | Has four siblings: John, Jyl, Jane and Debbie. |
4 | Graduated from the University of Colorado - Boulder in 1992 with a psychology degree. |
5 | Graduated from Saint Monica High School in 1987. |
6 | Married Oscar-winning actress Julia Roberts on July 4th, 2002. The ceremony took place shortly after midnight on at Julia's 40-acre New Mexico estate. |
7 | Son of producer Mike Moder |
Pictures
Movies
Cinematographer
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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The Last Tycoon | 2016 | TV Series | |
Animal Kingdom | 2016 | TV Series 1 episode | |
Secret in Their Eyes | 2015 | director of photography - as Danny Moder | |
Open | 2014 | TV Movie | |
The Normal Heart | 2014 | TV Movie director of photography - as Danny Moder | |
Plush | 2013 | ||
Urban Migration | 2013 | Short | |
Highland Park | 2013 | ||
Extraordinary Moms | 2011 | TV Movie documentary | |
Jesus Henry Christ | 2011 | as Danny Moder | |
In Dreams I Run Wild | 2010 | Short | |
180° South | 2010 | Documentary as Danny Moder | |
Grace | 2009 | Video short | |
Fireflies in the Garden | 2008 | director of photography - as Danny Moder | |
The Brass Teapot | 2007 | Short | |
The Kopper Kettle | 2007 | Short | |
The Hit | 2007/I | ||
Border | 2007 | Documentary | |
Roadie | 2004 | Short as Danny Moder | |
The San Cristobal Ranch Academy Film | 2004 | Video documentary short | |
Grand Champion | 2002 | ||
Kid Quick | 2000 | Short |
Camera Department
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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Heaven's Floor | 2016 | additional photography | |
Point Break | 2015 | camera operator | |
Spider-Man 3 | 2007 | camera operator | |
Deja Vu | 2006 | camera operator | |
Seraphim Falls | 2006 | camera operator | |
Freedomland | 2006 | camera operator | |
Friends with Money | 2006 | camera operator: "b" camera - as Danny Moder | |
Fun with Dick and Jane | 2005 | camera operator - uncredited | |
Mr. & Mrs. Smith | 2005 | camera operator | |
The Forgotten | 2004 | camera operator | |
Mona Lisa Smile | 2003 | director of photography: second unit | |
Full Frontal | 2002 | first assistant camera: film - as Danny Moder | |
The Mexican | 2001 | first assistant camera: "b" camera - as Dan Moder | |
Sand | 2000 | first assistant camera - as Dan Moder | |
Lucky Numbers | 2000 | second assistant camera - as Dan Moder | |
Jerks | 2000 | first assistant camera | |
Tuesdays with Morrie | 1999 | TV Movie second assistant camera: "a" camera - as Dan Moder | |
The Big Tease | 1999 | additional assistant camera - as Dan Moder | |
Enemy of the State | 1998 | second assistant camera - as Dan Moder | |
The Brave | 1997 | camera loader - as Dan Moder | |
The Fan | 1996 | camera loader - as Dan Moder |
Miscellaneous
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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Crimson Tide | 1995 | production assistant |
Thanks
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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The Women | 2008/I | special thanks - as Danny Moder |
Self
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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Tell Them Who You Are | 2004 | Documentary | Himself (as Danny Moder) |
Archive Footage
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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Extra | 2015 | TV Series | Himself |
Entertainment Tonight | 2015 | TV Series | Himself |
Biography | 2008 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
VH1: All Access | 2003 | TV Series | Himself |
Awards
Nominated Awards
Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
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2014 | Primetime Emmy | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Cinematography for a Miniseries or Movie | The Normal Heart (2014) |
2014 | OFTA Television Award | Online Film & Television Association | Best Cinematography in a Non-Series | The Normal Heart (2014) |
Source: IMDb, Wikipedia