Ernest Day
Ernest Day | |
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| Born | Ernest Day 15 April 1927 Surrey, England |
| Died | 16 November 2006 (aged 79) Surrey, England |
| 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. 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. He was nominated for an Academy Award and BAFTA Award for Lean's final film A Passage to India (1984).