New Haven, Connecticut
1956 - 2017
PHILLIPS, DAVID A.David A. Phillips, a cinematographer who worked with some of the brightest stars in pop culture, died of natural causes in New York City on February 4, 2017. He was 60. Born on March 6, 1956 in New Haven to Beatrice Phillips and the late Carlton C. Phillips, David honed his...
Read MoreDave was not just a fabulous cinematographer he was a great guy, and a very good friend, to all who knew him. So many memories, from the hundreds of shoots, will now be remembered with a sad smile. You will be sorely missed, Dave, by all of us whose life you have brightened. We are legion.
John Diaz
March 30, 2017 | Los Angeles, CA
Dave was a great cinematographer and an awesome guy. He had relentless energy and a tremendous spirit. He'll be missed.
Frank Sebastiano
February 27, 2017 | Sherman Oaks, CA
Dave was an original. Talented and funny, and always living on the edge. I worked as his camera assistant all those years ago and loved every minute of it- learned a lot from him. Good wishes where ever you are, Dave!
Vilma Gregoropoulos
February 26, 2017
Dear Bea, Jimmy, and Nancy,
Jimmy and I would like to convey our condolences to you all. I, of course remember David from Paugausett and James naturally has hundreds of memories from their Amity days. We are so glad we got to see him at the reunion. He was a wonderful human and will be greatly missed. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Carol and JImmy Doheny
CAROL DOHENY
February 25, 2017 | CHESHIRE, CT
Very sorry to hear of Dave's passing. We had a lot of great times working together at Fridays and as P A's together on film sets. He was a good friend. My condolences to his Family.
Nathan Polatin
February 23, 2017 | Los Angeles, CA
November 1980 .... my friend Dave Phillips said to me ..."you would be really good in the film business". I said, "get me on a job". The very next day, he did indeed, and many more in the coming years. So many thanks for inspiring and leading so many of us ... eternal appreciation ... for a very good man.
Glenn Chalek
February 23, 2017 | Marblehead, MA
Dave took care of me on the first film production I worked on. He was my brother. He taught me how things worked , who to pay attention to, who not to. He defended me on more that one occasion. He was a friend and a force! He was a very very bright star in the universe. I'm glad to have known him. RIP
Fairlie Myers
February 23, 2017 | Waltham, MA
I remember Dave as being fun. Sorry he moved on. Thank you for posting on Facebook
Gerry Johnson
February 23, 2017 | Santa Cruz, CA
I lived with Dave in the famous loft on Harrison Ave. in Boston in the mid-80's, and worked with him as his gaffer (lighting director) on Lift and Martin & Orloff. Saw all his ups and downs and sidewayses. Dave was a rocket, a true force of nature, and his soul was as big as the universe. I'm shocked and saddened that he's gone.
Wayne Simpson
February 22, 2017 | Marlborough, MA
