Erik Messerschmidt

Birthday: 10/23/1980
Place of birth: Portland, Maine, USA
Fame for: Camera
Also known as: Eric Messerschmidt, Erik Messerschmidt, ASC
Social networks: Instagram

Biography

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. He has also shot episodes of the TV series Fargo, Legion, and Raised by Wolves. His work has been nominated for an Emmy. In April 2021, he won the top ASC Award and the Academy Award for Best Cinematography for Mank.