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Erik Messerschmidt

Bio: Erik Messerschmidt, ASC (born October 23, 1980) is an American cinematographer. He is best known for his collaborations with director David Fincher on the films Mank and The Killer (as director of photography) and Gone Girl (as gaffer), and on the Netflix series Mindhunter
Born: Thu, Oct 23 1980
Birthplace: Portland, Maine, USA
Erik Messerschmidt is 43 years old
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Poster of Verano ’78
Verano ’78
Erik Messerschmidt was
43 in Verano ’78
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Jun 07 2024
Poster of Ferrari
Ferrari
Erik Messerschmidt was
43 in Ferrari
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Dec 14 2023
Poster of The Killer
The Killer
Erik Messerschmidt was
43 in The Killer
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Oct 25 2023
Poster of Devotion
Devotion
Erik Messerschmidt was
42 in Devotion
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Nov 23 2022
Poster of Mank
Mank
Erik Messerschmidt was
40 in Mank
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Nov 13 2020
Poster of Sicario: Day of the Soldado
Sicario: Day of the Soldado
Erik Messerschmidt was
37 in Sicario: Day of the Soldado
as 'Second Unit Director of Photography'.
Wed, Jun 27 2018
Poster of Tomorrowland
Tomorrowland
Erik Messerschmidt was
34 in Tomorrowland
as 'Gaffer'.
Tue, May 19 2015
Poster of Gone Girl
Gone Girl
Erik Messerschmidt was
33 in Gone Girl
as 'Chief Lighting Technician'.
Wed, Oct 01 2014
Poster of In a Dream
In a Dream
Erik Messerschmidt was
28 in In a Dream
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, Sep 29 2009
Poster of Not Forgotten
Not Forgotten
Erik Messerschmidt was
28 in Not Forgotten
as 'Gaffer'.
Fri, Sep 11 2009
Poster of Scarecrow Slayer
Scarecrow Slayer
Erik Messerschmidt was
22 in Scarecrow Slayer
as 'Gaffer'.
Tue, Aug 12 2003
Poster of Magic Rock
Magic Rock
Erik Messerschmidt was
20 in Magic Rock
as 'Best Boy Electric'.
Wed, Jul 18 2001

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Poster of The Me You Can't See
The Me You Can't See
Erik Messerschmidt was
40+ in The Me You Can't See
as 'Director of Photography'.
First Air Date
Thu, May 20 2021
Poster of Raised by Wolves
Raised by Wolves
Erik Messerschmidt was
39+ in Raised by Wolves
as 'Director of Photography'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 03 2020
Poster of MINDHUNTER
MINDHUNTER
Erik Messerschmidt was
36+ in MINDHUNTER
as 'Director of Photography, Additional Director of Photography'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 13 2017
Poster of Fargo
Fargo
Erik Messerschmidt was
33+ in Fargo
as 'Director of Photography'.
First Air Date
Tue, Apr 15 2014