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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 44 years old
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Poster of Verano ’78
Verano ’78
Erik Messerschmidt was 43 in Verano ’78 as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 07 2024
Poster of Ferrari
Ferrari
Erik Messerschmidt was 43 in Ferrari as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 14 2023
Poster of The Killer
The Killer
Erik Messerschmidt was 43 in The Killer as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 25 2023
Poster of Devotion
Devotion
Erik Messerschmidt was 42 in Devotion as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 23 2022
Poster of Mank
Mank
Erik Messerschmidt was 40 in Mank as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 27 2018
Poster of Tomorrowland
Tomorrowland
Erik Messerschmidt was 34 in Tomorrowland as 'Gaffer'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 19 2015
Poster of Gone Girl
Gone Girl
Erik Messerschmidt was 33 in Gone Girl as 'Chief Lighting Technician'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 01 2014
Poster of In a Dream
In a Dream
Erik Messerschmidt was 28 in In a Dream as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 29 2009
Poster of Not Forgotten
Not Forgotten
Erik Messerschmidt was 28 in Not Forgotten as 'Gaffer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 11 2009
Poster of Scarecrow Slayer
Scarecrow Slayer
Erik Messerschmidt was 22 in Scarecrow Slayer as 'Gaffer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 12 2003
Poster of Magic Rock
Magic Rock
Erik Messerschmidt was 20 in Magic Rock as 'Best Boy Electric'.
Movie Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 03 2020
Poster of MINDHUNTER
MINDHUNTER
Erik Messerschmidt was 36+ in MINDHUNTER as 'Additional Director of Photography, Director of Photography'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 13 2017
Poster of Fargo
Fargo
Erik Messerschmidt was 33+ in Fargo as 'Director of Photography'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 15 2014