Ernest Dickerson

Ernest Dickerson, born on June twenty-fifth, nineteen fifty-one, is a distinguished American film director, cinematographer, and screenwriter, renowned for his contributions to film, television, and music videos.

His career as a cinematographer is marked by a significant partnership with Spike Lee, which began during their time as classmates at the Tisch School of the Arts. Their collaboration took off with Lee's master's thesis film, Joe's Bed-Stuy Barbershop: We Cut Heads, a project that earned a Student Academy Award. Dickerson's cinematographic prowess is showcased in several of Lee's iconic films, including She's Gotta Have It, School Daze, Do the Right Thing, Mo' Better Blues, Jungle Fever, and Malcolm X.

Transitioning to directing, Dickerson has made a name for himself in the crime thriller and horror genres. His directorial works include notable films such as Juice, Demon Knight, Bulletproof, Bones, and Never Die Alone. In addition to his film work, he has directed episodes of several acclaimed television series, including Once Upon a Time, The Wire, Dexter, The Walking Dead, and Godfather of Harlem.