About Elmer Dyer
Lived 1892 – 1970 (aged 77). Elmer Dyer was an American cinematographer.
Elmer Dyer, A.S.C. (August 24, 1892 – February 8, 1970) was an American cinematographer, the first film cameraman to specialize in aerial photography.
Dyer was born in Lawrence, Kansas, and died in Hollywood. He first worked for Universal starting in 1912. During World War II Dyer was assigned to the Army's Motion Picture Unit. He was nominated for an Academy Award for his photography in Air Force (1943).
Selected filmography Code of the Northwest (1926)
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Who was Elmer Dyer?
cameraman who specialized in aerial photography (1892-1970)
When was Elmer Dyer born?
Elmer Dyer was born on 24 August 1892 in Lawrence.
When did Elmer Dyer die?
Elmer Dyer died on 8 February 1970 in Hollywood.
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Elmer Dyer was a cinematographer.
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Elmer Dyer was American.
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