J. Williams (cinematographer)

J. Williams was a producer, director and cinematographer of Malayalam language films. Primarily known as a cameraman, he has also directed 8 films and has worked in Tamil, Telugu and Kannada language films as well.

Making his debut with the 1974 Kamal Haasan starrer Vishnu Vijayam, Williams was always known as an adventurous cinematographer and has worked over 50 films as a cameraman.

Personal life
He married actress Shanthi Williams in 1979. They had four children. he died at age 56 due to terminal cancer.

Cinematography

 * Vishnu Vijayam (1974)
 * Njan Ninne Premikkunnu (1975)
 * Thulavarsham (1976)
 * Anubhavam (1976)
 * Siva Thandavum (1977)
 * Sreedevi (1977)
 * Vishukkani (1977)
 * Rathimanmadhan (1977)
 * Poojakkedukkatha Pookkal (1977)
 * Kaavilamma (1977)
 * Adimakkachavadam (1978)
 * Madanolsavam (1978)
 * Madaalasa (1978)
 * Thamburatti (1978)
 * Chuvanna Chirakukal (1979)
 * Aval Niraparaadhi (1979)
 * Devadaasi (1979)
 * Mr. Michael (1980)
 * Benz Vasu (1980)
 * Kaaliya Mardhanam (1982)
 * Anuraagakkodathi (1982)
 * Pooviriyum Pulari (1982)
 * Ivan Oru Simham (1982)
 * Bheeman (1982)
 * Kodungattu (1983)
 * Hello Madras Girl (1983)
 * Jeevante Jeevan (1985)
 * Ezhu Muthal Onpathu Vare (1985)
 * Pathamudayam (1985)
 * Kannaram Pothi Pothi (1985)
 * Sunil Vayassu 20 (1986)
 * Viswasichaalum Illenkilum (1986)
 * Aattakatha (1987)
 * Agni Muhurtham (1987)
 * Janmandharam (1988)
 * Douthyam (1989)
 * Puthiya Karukkal (1989)
 * Bhoomika (1991)
 * Koodikazhcha (1991)
 * Inspector Balram (1991)
 * Uppukandam Brothers (1993)
 * Butterflies (1993)
 * Rajadhani (1994)
 * Spadikam (1995)
 * Neela Kuyil (1995) (Tamil film)
 * Kalaapam (1998)
 * James Bond (1999)
 * The Gang (2000)
 * Bamboo Boys (2002)

Direction

 * Madaalasa (1978)
 * Mr. Michael (1980)
 * Kaaliya Mardhanam (1982)
 * Ponnethooval (1983)
 * Hello Madras Girl (1983)
 * Jeevante Jeevan (1985)
 * Aattakatha (1987)
 * Rishi (1992)
 * Gentleman Security (1994)
 * The Gang (2000)

Story

 * Madaalasa (1978)
 * Jeevante Jeevan (1985)
 * Rishi (1992)

Screenplay

 * Madaalasa (1978)
 * Jeevante Jeevan (1985)