Elmer Dyer

Elmer Dyer
BornAugust 24, 1892
DiedFebruary 8, 1970 (aged 77)
NationalityAmerican
OccupationCinematographer

Elmer Dyer, A.S.C. (August 24, 1892 – February 8, 1970) was an American cinematographer, the first film cameraman to specialize in aerial photography.[citation needed]

Dyer was born in Lawrence, Kansas, and died in Hollywood. He first worked for Universal starting in 1912.[1] During World War II Dyer was assigned to the Army's Motion Picture Unit. He was nominated for an Academy Award for his photography in Air Force (1943).

Selected filmography

References

  1. ^ Thomas, Bob (1965-11-30). "You Name It; Elmer Dyer Probably Has It On Film". Reading Eagle. p. 21. Retrieved 2023-09-28.