Ernest R. Dickerson

Born: 1951-06-25

Birthplace: Newark, New Jersey, USA

Biography

Ernest Roscoe Dickerson A.S.C. (usually credited as Ernest R. Dickerson or Ernest Dickerson, born June 25, 1951) is an American film and television director and cinematographer. He directed generally urban films sometimes with supernatural story like Juice, Tales from the Crypt Presents Demon Knight, Bones and Never Die Alone. He is known for his frequent collaborations with Spike Lee.

Known For

V/H/S/Mixtape
Do the Right Thing
Malcolm X
Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight
Mo' Better Blues
She's Gotta Have It
The Brother from Another Planet
Bulletproof
Jungle Fever
Surviving the Game

Top Movie Credits

V/H/S/Mixtape Writer
Do the Right Thing Director of Photography
Malcolm X Director of Photography
Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight Director
Mo' Better Blues Director of Photography
She's Gotta Have It Director of Photography
The Brother from Another Planet Director of Photography
Bulletproof Director
Jungle Fever Director of Photography
Surviving the Game Director