Erik Messerschmidt

Born: 1980-10-23

Birthplace: Portland, Maine, USA

Biography

Erik Messerschmidt, ASC (born October 23, 1980) is an American cinematographer.

He is best known for his collaborations with director David Fincher in Mindhunter (2017–2019), Mank (2020) and The Killer (2023). He won the Academy Award for Best Cinematography for Mank. In 2023, he collaborated with Michael Mann for the first time on Ferrari.

He has also shot episodes of popular TV series, including Legion, Fargo, Raised by Wolves, and Dope Thief.

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Known For

Gone Girl
Sicario: Day of the Soldado
Tomorrowland
The Killer
The Empty Man
Only the Brave
Ferrari
The Dog Stars
Mank
The Adventures of Cliff Booth

Top Movie Credits

Gone Girl Chief Lighting Technician
Sicario: Day of the Soldado Second Unit Director of Photography
The Killer Director of Photography
The Empty Man Additional Photography
Only the Brave Additional Photography
Ferrari Director of Photography
The Dog Stars Director of Photography
Mank Director of Photography
The Adventures of Cliff Booth Director of Photography