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Ernest Day, B.S.C. 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).
Born
Friday, 15 April 1927
Died
Thursday, 16 November 2006
Director Filmography
| Title | Year |
|---|
| Waltz Across Texas | 1982 |
| Green Ice | 1981 |
| The Professionals | 1977 |
| The New Avengers | 1976 |
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1985 | Oscar | Best Cinematography | Nominated |
