This article includes a list of general references, but it lacks sufficient corresponding inline citations. (November 2018) |
Ernest Day | |
---|---|
Born | Ernest Day 15 April 1927 Surrey, England |
Died | 16 November 2006 Surrey, England | (aged 79)
Nationality | British |
Other names | Ernst Day |
Occupation(s) | Cinematographer, film director, television director, camera operator |
Years active | 1944–1996 |
Relatives | Robert Day (brother) |
Ernest Day, B.S.C. (15 April 1927 - 16 November 2006) was a British cinematographer and director of film and television, known for his collaborations with David Lean and Lewis Gilbert.[1] He spent the majority of his career as a camera operator, often referred to Lean as his "eyes", and was the first British cameraman to operate a 70mm film camera.[2] He was nominated for an Academy Award and BAFTA Award for Lean's final film A Passage to India (1984).[3][4][5]