Portrait of William Heise

William Heise

Bio: William Heise was an American film cinematographer and director, active in the 1890s. Along with William K
Born: Fri, Oct 01 1847
Birthplace: Germany

Death: Mon, Feb 14 1910
William Heise is 62 years old
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Poster of A Collection of Silent Films, Given Sound
A Collection of Silent Films, Given Sound
William Heise will be 62 in A Collection of Silent Films, Given Sound as 'Director, Cinematography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 28 2025
Poster of Butterfly Dances
Butterfly Dances
William Heise would have been no older than 62 in Butterfly Dances as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 01 2007
Poster of What Demoralized the Barber Shop
What Demoralized the Barber Shop
William Heise was 51 in What Demoralized the Barber Shop as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 20 1898
Poster of A Bucking Broncho
A Bucking Broncho
William Heise was 51 in A Bucking Broncho as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 30 1898
Poster of Turkish Dance, Ella Lola
Turkish Dance, Ella Lola
William Heise was 50 in Turkish Dance, Ella Lola as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 30 1898
Poster of An Unwelcome Visitor
An Unwelcome Visitor
William Heise was 50 in An Unwelcome Visitor as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 05 1898
Poster of Shooting Captured Insurgents
Shooting Captured Insurgents
William Heise was 50 in Shooting Captured Insurgents as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 31 1898
Poster of Parade of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, No. 1
Parade of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, No. 1
William Heise was 50 in Parade of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, No. 1 as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 12 1898
Poster of Parade of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, No. 2
Parade of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, No. 2
William Heise was 50 in Parade of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, No. 2 as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 31 1898
Poster of A Street Arab
A Street Arab
William Heise was 50 in A Street Arab as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 20 1898
Poster of The Ball Game
The Ball Game
William Heise was 50 in The Ball Game as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 19 1898
Poster of Old Glory and the Cuban Flag
Old Glory and the Cuban Flag
William Heise was 50 in Old Glory and the Cuban Flag as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 29 1898
Poster of Sea Waves
Sea Waves
William Heise was 50 in Sea Waves as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 21 1898
Poster of Snowballing the Coasters
Snowballing the Coasters
William Heise was 50 in Snowballing the Coasters as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 24 1898
Poster of Hockey Match on the Ice
Hockey Match on the Ice
William Heise was 50 in Hockey Match on the Ice as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 20 1898
Poster of Mount and Dismount, Gatling Gun
Mount and Dismount, Gatling Gun
William Heise was 50 in Mount and Dismount, Gatling Gun as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 23 1897
Poster of Crissie Sheridan
Crissie Sheridan
William Heise was 50 in Crissie Sheridan as 'Producer, Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 24 1897
Poster of Buffalo Fire Department in Action
Buffalo Fire Department in Action
William Heise was 50 in Buffalo Fire Department in Action as 'Camera Operator'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 20 1897
Poster of Pie Eating Contest
Pie Eating Contest
William Heise was 50 in Pie Eating Contest as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 17 1897
Poster of Dancing Darkey Boy
Dancing Darkey Boy
William Heise was 50 in Dancing Darkey Boy as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 05 1897
Poster of Single harness horses
Single harness horses
William Heise was 50 in Single harness horses as 'Camera Operator, Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 1897
Poster of Ambulance at the Accident
Ambulance at the Accident
William Heise was 49 in Ambulance at the Accident as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 22 1897
Poster of Fisherman's Luck
Fisherman's Luck
William Heise was 49 in Fisherman's Luck as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 20 1897
Poster of Charity Ball
Charity Ball
William Heise was 49 in Charity Ball as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 18 1897
Poster of Bowery Waltz
Bowery Waltz
William Heise was 49 in Bowery Waltz as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 31 1897
Poster of Ambulance Call
Ambulance Call
William Heise was 49 in Ambulance Call as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 06 1897
Poster of Admiral Cigarette
Admiral Cigarette
William Heise was 49 in Admiral Cigarette as 'Director, Cinematography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 01 1897
Poster of Falls of Minnehaha
Falls of Minnehaha
William Heise was 49 in Falls of Minnehaha as 'Camera Operator'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 20 1897
Poster of Buffalo Stockyards
Buffalo Stockyards
William Heise was 49 in Buffalo Stockyards as 'Camera Operator'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 20 1897
Poster of Free-for-All race at Charter Oak Park
Free-for-All race at Charter Oak Park
William Heise was 49 in Free-for-All race at Charter Oak Park as 'Camera Operator'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 20 1897
Poster of Corner Madison and State Streets, Chicago
Corner Madison and State Streets, Chicago
William Heise was 49 in Corner Madison and State Streets, Chicago as 'Camera Operator'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 20 1897
Poster of Mr. Edison at Work in His Chemical Laboratory
Mr. Edison at Work in His Chemical Laboratory
William Heise was 49 in Mr. Edison at Work in His Chemical Laboratory as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 31 1897
Poster of Pillow Fight
Pillow Fight
William Heise was 49 in Pillow Fight as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 23 1897
Poster of Black Diamond Express, No. 1
Black Diamond Express, No. 1
William Heise was 49 in Black Diamond Express, No. 1 as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 01 1897
Poster of The Dolorita Passion Dance
The Dolorita Passion Dance
William Heise was 49 in The Dolorita Passion Dance as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 01 1897
Poster of Fifth Avenue, New York
Fifth Avenue, New York
William Heise was 49 in Fifth Avenue, New York as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 05 1897
Poster of The First Sleigh-Ride
The First Sleigh-Ride
William Heise was 49 in The First Sleigh-Ride as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1897
Poster of Serpentine Dance - Annabelle
Serpentine Dance - Annabelle
William Heise was 49 in Serpentine Dance - Annabelle as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1897
Poster of Black Diamond Express
Black Diamond Express
William Heise was 49 in Black Diamond Express as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 01 1896
Poster of A Morning Alarm
A Morning Alarm
William Heise was 49 in A Morning Alarm as 'Camera Operator'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 27 1896
Poster of Feeding the Doves
Feeding the Doves
William Heise was 49 in Feeding the Doves as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 23 1896
Poster of Shooting the Chutes
Shooting the Chutes
William Heise was 48 in Shooting the Chutes as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 15 1896
Poster of The Bad Boy and the Gardener
The Bad Boy and the Gardener
William Heise was 48 in The Bad Boy and the Gardener as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 26 1896
Poster of Fatima's Coochee-Coochee Dance
Fatima's Coochee-Coochee Dance
William Heise was 48 in Fatima's Coochee-Coochee Dance as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 03 1896
Poster of The Kiss
The Kiss
William Heise was 48 in The Kiss as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 01 1896
Poster of Amy Muller
Amy Muller
William Heise was 48 in Amy Muller as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 23 1896
Poster of Lone Fisherman
Lone Fisherman
William Heise was 48 in Lone Fisherman as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1896
Poster of Interrupted Lovers
Interrupted Lovers
William Heise was 48 in Interrupted Lovers as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1896
Poster of New Blacksmith Shop
New Blacksmith Shop
William Heise was 48 in New Blacksmith Shop as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 20 1895
Poster of The Execution of Mary, Queen of Scots
The Execution of Mary, Queen of Scots
William Heise was 47 in The Execution of Mary, Queen of Scots as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 28 1895
Poster of Princess Ali
Princess Ali
William Heise was 47 in Princess Ali as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 09 1895
Poster of Annabelle Serpentine Dance
Annabelle Serpentine Dance
William Heise was 47 in Annabelle Serpentine Dance as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 01 1895
Poster of Billy Edwards and the Unknown
Billy Edwards and the Unknown
William Heise was 47 in Billy Edwards and the Unknown as 'Producer, Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 30 1895
Poster of Paddle Dance
Paddle Dance
William Heise was 47 in Paddle Dance as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1895
Poster of Dance of Rejoicing
Dance of Rejoicing
William Heise was 47 in Dance of Rejoicing as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1895
Poster of Silver Dance
Silver Dance
William Heise was 47 in Silver Dance as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1895
Poster of Death Scene
Death Scene
William Heise was 47 in Death Scene as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1895
Poster of Hypnotic Scene
Hypnotic Scene
William Heise was 47 in Hypnotic Scene as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1895
Poster of Trilby Dance
Trilby Dance
William Heise was 47 in Trilby Dance as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1895
Poster of Fire Rescue Scene
Fire Rescue Scene
William Heise was 47 in Fire Rescue Scene as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 01 1894
Poster of Band Drill
Band Drill
William Heise was 47 in Band Drill as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 28 1894
Poster of Corbett and Courtney Before the Kinetograph
Corbett and Courtney Before the Kinetograph
William Heise was 47 in Corbett and Courtney Before the Kinetograph as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 17 1894
Poster of Imperial Japanese Dance
Imperial Japanese Dance
William Heise was 47 in Imperial Japanese Dance as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 05 1894
Poster of Annie Oakley
Annie Oakley
William Heise was 47 in Annie Oakley as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 01 1894
Poster of Bucking Broncho
Bucking Broncho
William Heise was 47 in Bucking Broncho as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 16 1894
Poster of Hadj Cheriff
Hadj Cheriff
William Heise was 47 in Hadj Cheriff as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 05 1894
Poster of Glenroy Brothers (Comic Boxing)
Glenroy Brothers (Comic Boxing)
William Heise was 47 in Glenroy Brothers (Comic Boxing) as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 05 1894
Poster of The Hornbacker-Murphy Fight
The Hornbacker-Murphy Fight
William Heise was 47 in The Hornbacker-Murphy Fight as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 02 1894
Poster of Sioux Ghost Dance
Sioux Ghost Dance
William Heise was 46 in Sioux Ghost Dance as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 23 1894
Poster of Buffalo Dance
Buffalo Dance
William Heise was 46 in Buffalo Dance as 'Director, Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 23 1894
Poster of Boxing Match
Boxing Match
William Heise was 46 in Boxing Match as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 01 1894
Poster of Dickson Experimental Sound Film
Dickson Experimental Sound Film
William Heise was 46 in Dickson Experimental Sound Film as 'Director, Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 31 1894
Poster of Caicedo (with Pole)
Caicedo (with Pole)
William Heise was 46 in Caicedo (with Pole) as 'Director of Photography, Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 25 1894
Poster of The Boxing Cats
The Boxing Cats
William Heise was 46 in The Boxing Cats as 'Director, Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 16 1894
Poster of Buffalo Bill
Buffalo Bill
William Heise was 46 in Buffalo Bill as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 17 1894
Poster of Leonard-Cushing Fight
Leonard-Cushing Fight
William Heise was 46 in Leonard-Cushing Fight as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 14 1894
Poster of Souvenir Strip of the Edison Kinetoscope
Souvenir Strip of the Edison Kinetoscope
William Heise was 46 in Souvenir Strip of the Edison Kinetoscope as 'Director of Photography, Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 18 1894
Poster of The Pickaninny Dance from the “Passing Show”
The Pickaninny Dance from the “Passing Show”
William Heise was 46 in The Pickaninny Dance from the “Passing Show” as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 16 1894
Poster of Chinese Laundry Scene
Chinese Laundry Scene
William Heise was 46 in Chinese Laundry Scene as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 30 1894
Poster of Carmencita
Carmencita
William Heise was 46 in Carmencita as 'Director, Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 14 1894
Poster of Athlete with Wand
Athlete with Wand
William Heise was 46 in Athlete with Wand as 'Director of Photography, Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 01 1894
Poster of Cock Fight, No. 2
Cock Fight, No. 2
William Heise was 46 in Cock Fight, No. 2 as 'Director of Photography, Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 15 1894
Poster of Edison Kinetoscopic Record of a Sneeze
Edison Kinetoscopic Record of a Sneeze
William Heise was 46 in Edison Kinetoscopic Record of a Sneeze as 'Cinematography, Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 09 1894
Poster of Glenroy Bros., No. 2
Glenroy Bros., No. 2
William Heise was 46 in Glenroy Bros., No. 2 as 'Director, Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1894
Poster of Annabelle Butterfly Dance
Annabelle Butterfly Dance
William Heise was 46 in Annabelle Butterfly Dance as 'Director of Photography, Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1894
Poster of Luis Martinetti, Contortionist
Luis Martinetti, Contortionist
William Heise was 46 in Luis Martinetti, Contortionist as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1894
Poster of Japanese Dancers
Japanese Dancers
William Heise was 46 in Japanese Dancers as 'Cinematography'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1894
Poster of The Barber Shop
The Barber Shop
William Heise was 46 in The Barber Shop as 'Director of Photography, Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1894
Poster of Blacksmithing Scene
Blacksmithing Scene
William Heise was 45 in Blacksmithing Scene as 'Director, Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 08 1893
Poster of Horse Shoeing
Horse Shoeing
William Heise was 45 in Horse Shoeing as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1893
Poster of Fencing
Fencing
William Heise was 44 in Fencing as 'Director, Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1892
Poster of A Hand Shake
A Hand Shake
William Heise was 44 in A Hand Shake as 'Director, Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1892
Poster of Dickson Greeting
Dickson Greeting
William Heise was 43 in Dickson Greeting as 'Director, Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 20 1891
Poster of Newark Athlete
Newark Athlete
William Heise was 43 in Newark Athlete as 'Director of Photography, Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 01 1891
Poster of Men Boxing
Men Boxing
William Heise was 43 in Men Boxing as 'Director of Photography, Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 30 1891
Poster of Monkey and Another, Boxing
Monkey and Another, Boxing
William Heise was 43 in Monkey and Another, Boxing as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1891
Poster of Duncan or Devonald with Muslin Cloud
Duncan or Devonald with Muslin Cloud
William Heise was 43 in Duncan or Devonald with Muslin Cloud as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1891
Poster of Duncan Smoking
Duncan Smoking
William Heise was 43 in Duncan Smoking as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1891
Poster of Duncan and Another, Blacksmith Shop
Duncan and Another, Blacksmith Shop
William Heise was 43 in Duncan and Another, Blacksmith Shop as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1891
Poster of Monkeyshines, No. 3
Monkeyshines, No. 3
William Heise was 43 in Monkeyshines, No. 3 as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 21 1890
Poster of Monkeyshines, No. 2
Monkeyshines, No. 2
William Heise was 43 in Monkeyshines, No. 2 as 'Director of Photography, Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 21 1890
Poster of Monkeyshines, No. 1
Monkeyshines, No. 1
William Heise was 43 in Monkeyshines, No. 1 as 'Director, Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 21 1890

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