John Higgins
Lighting · Gaffer · Chief Lighting Technician · Electrician
Active 1977–present
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.
Filmography
Mickey 17 (2025) - GafferThe Thursday Murder Club (2025) - GafferH Is for Hawk (2025) - GafferHarry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001) - Gaffer1917 (2019) - GafferKingsman: The Secret Service (2015) - GafferThe Fifth Element (1997) - GafferCaptain America: The First Avenger (2011) - Chief Lighting TechnicianGravity (2013) - Chief Lighting TechnicianChildren of Men (2006) - GafferCharlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) - GafferThe Bourne Ultimatum (2007) - GafferInterview with the Vampire (1994) - Chief Lighting TechnicianKingsman: The Golden Circle (2017) - GafferSleepy Hollow (1999) - Chief Lighting TechnicianThor: The Dark World (2013) - GafferMiss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children (2016) - GafferSweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007) - Chief Lighting TechnicianMamma Mia! (2008) - GafferStardust (2007) - Chief Lighting TechnicianFinding Neverland (2004) - GafferDumbo (2019) - Chief Lighting TechnicianThe Hours (2002) - Chief Lighting TechnicianChaplin (1992) - Gaffer