Ernest R. Dickerson
Directing
Biography
Ernest Roscoe Dickerson A.S.C. (usually credited as Ernest R. Dickerson or Ernest Dickerson, born June 25, 1951) is an American film and television director and cinematographer. He directed generally urban films sometimes with supernatural story like Juice, Tales from the Crypt Presents Demon Knight, Bones and Never Die Alone. He is known for his frequent collaborations with Spike Lee.
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Ernest R. Dickerson
Filmography
Acting (24)
2025
7.0
2025
2023
Love and Hateas Self
2020
Tales of the Uncannyas Self
7.0
2020
The Horror Crowdas Self
5.7
2019
6.8
2014
That Guy Dick Milleras Self
7.0
2011
Produce Your Own Damn Movie!as Self
2010
One Night in Vegasas Self
6.3
2009
7.0
6.2
7.4
2007
6.9
2007
4.3
6.2
2006
Hitchcocked!as Self
6.0
2005
6.5
6.0
2002
Bones: Urban Gothicas Self
1992
Visions of Lightas Self
7.0
1989
Making 'Do the Right Thing'as Self
6.9
1986
She's Gotta Have Itas Dog 8
6.6
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Diggin’ Up "Bones"as Self
Production & Directing (53)
2026
V/H/S/MixtapeDirector
2017
Double PlayDirector
3.5
2011
Last Man StandingDirector
4.4
2009
Something with BiteDirector
2008
Miracle at St. AnnaSecond Unit Director
6.1
2008
Miracle at St. AnnaSecond Unit Director of Photography
6.1
2006
The V WordDirector
5.0
2006
For One NightDirector
7.6
2004
Never Die AloneDirector
5.5
2003
Good FencesDirector
6.0
2002
Our AmericaDirector of Photography
8.0
2002
Our AmericaDirector
8.0
2002
5.3
2002
Monday Night MayhemDirector
6.2
2001
BonesDirector
5.0
1999
FuturesportDirector
4.3
1999
Strange JusticeDirector
7.0
1998
Blind FaithDirector
6.2
1998
AmbushedDirector
5.1
1996
BulletproofDirector
5.8
1995
6.9
1994
Surviving the GameDirector
6.2
1993
Stephen King's Golden TalesDirector of Photography
4.0
1992
Malcolm XDirector of Photography
7.6
1992
Cousin BobbyDirector of Photography
6.7
1992
Cousin BobbyCamera Operator
6.7
1992
JuiceDirector
7.2
1992
JuiceScreenplay
7.2
1992
JuiceStory
7.2
1991
Sex, Drugs, Rock & RollDirector of Photography
6.6
1991
Jungle FeverDirector of Photography
6.4
1990
Ava & Gabriel: A Love StoryDirector of Photography
6.3
1990
Mo' Better BluesDirector of Photography
6.5
1990
Spike & Co.: Do It a CappellaDirector
1990
Def by TemptationDirector of Photography
4.8
1990
Spike & Co. Do It a-CappellaDirector
10.0
1989
Fright HouseDirector of Photography
3.4
1989
Do the Right ThingDirector of Photography
7.8
1988
The Laser ManDirector of Photography
6.0
1988
School DazeDirector of Photography
5.7
1987
Eddie Murphy RawDirector of Photography
7.3
1987
Enemy TerritoryDirector of Photography
5.6
1987
Langston Hughes: The Dream KeeperAdditional Camera
1986
She's Gotta Have ItDirector of Photography
6.6
1986
VampiresDirector of Photography
4.3
1986
Almacita, Soul of DesolatoDirector of Photography
10.0
1985
Krush GrooveDirector of Photography
6.4
1984
DesireeDirector of Photography
6.8
1984
The Brother from Another PlanetDirector of Photography
6.7
1983
Joe's Bed-Stuy Barbershop: We Cut HeadsDirector of Photography
6.3
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Morris StokesDirector
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Black DiamondDirector
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Black DiamondExecutive Producer