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.
Filmography
all 19
Movies 14
Director 10
TV Shows 5
self 2
Director of Photography

Verano ’78 (2024)
Movie
Director of Photography

Ferrari (2023)
Movie
8
Director of Photography

The Killer (2023)
Movie
6.25
Director of Photography

Devotion (2022)
Movie
8
Director of Photography

The Me You Can't See (2021)
TV
Director of Photography

Mank (2020)
Movie
6
Director of Photography

Raised by Wolves (2020)
TV
8.4
Second Unit Director of Photography

Sicario: Day of the Soldado (2018)
Movie
6.71
Cinematographer

Web of Fries (2018)
Movie
Director of Photography / Director of Photography / Additional Director of Photography

MINDHUNTER (2017)
TV
6.19
Chief Lighting Technician

Gone Girl (2014)
Movie
7.59
Director of Photography

Fargo (2014)
TV
5.85
Cinematographer

In a Dream (2009)
Movie
Best Boy Electric

Magic Rock (2001)
Movie
Information
Known ForCamera
GenderMale
Birthday1980-10-23 (44 years old)
Birth PlaceCape Elizabeth, United States
CitizenshipsUnited States
Also Known AsEric Messerschmidt, Erik Messerschmidt, ASC
AwardsAcademy Award for Best Cinematography
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