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Personal Info

Known For

Camera

Gender

Male

Birthday

August 24, 1892

Died

February 8, 1970 (77 years old)

Place of Birth

Lawrence, Kansas, USA

Also Known As

  • E. G. Dyer
  • Elmer G. Dyer

Elmer Dyer

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Elmer Dyer, A.S.C. (August 24, 1892 – February 8, 1970) was an American cinematographer, the first film cameraman to specialize in aerial photography.

Elmer Dyer, A.S.C. was born in Lawrence, Kansas and died in Hollywood. During WWII was assigned to the Army's Motion Picture Unit (See Photo). He was nominated for an Academy Award for his photography in Air Force (1943).

Known For

Crew