Ernest R. Dickerson - Actor Profile

Ernest R. Dickerson

Directing
Updated: May 11, 2026
21Total Films
7.4 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 25, 1951
Birth Place: Newark, New Jersey, USA

About Ernest R. Dickerson

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.

Known For: DirectingIndustry Veteran

Ernest R. Dickerson Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Ernest R. Dickerson reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 21 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Ernest R. Dickerson's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 52% of Ernest R. Dickerson's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains View from the Overlook: Crafting 'The Shining', which stands out as a key performance.

Advertisement

Best Ernest R. Dickerson Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Ernest R. Dickerson's career based on audience ratings.

★7.4
View from the Overlook: Crafting 'The Shining' (2007) movie poster
★7.4

View from the Overlook: Crafting 'The Shining': An overview of the making of, and a look at the continuing popularity of, Stanley Kubrick's The Shining.

View from the Overlook: Crafting 'The Shining'

2007•Documentary
★7.1
Visions of Light (1992) movie poster
★7.1

Visions of Light: Cameramen and women discuss the craft and art of cinematography and of the "DP" (the director of photography), illustrat

Visions of Light

1992•Documentary
★7.0
That Guy Dick Miller (2014) movie poster
★7.0

That Guy Dick Miller: Documentary about veteran character actor Dick Miller, whose career in and outside of Hollywood has spanned almost 200 f

That Guy Dick Miller

2014•Documentary
★7.0
Do the Right Thing: 20 Years Later (2009) movie poster
★7.0

Do the Right Thing: 20 Years Later: In this documentary directed by Spike Lee, he interviews the cast and crew of his 1989 film DO THE RIGHT THING. It also

Do the Right Thing: 20 Years Later

2009•Documentary
★7.0
Tales of the Uncanny (2020) movie poster
★7.0

Tales of the Uncanny: A detailed look at the history of horror anthology films.

Tales of the Uncanny

2020•Documentary

Full Filmography

Every movie Ernest R. Dickerson has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 In Search of Darkness: 1995-1999 Self Hit Similar →
2025 Den of Vampires - Flop Similar →
2023 Love and Hate Self Flop Similar →
2020 Tales of the Uncanny Self Hit Similar →
2020 The Horror Crowd Self Average Similar →
2019 Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror Self Hit Similar →
2014 That Guy Dick Miller Self Hit Similar →
2011 Produce Your Own Damn Movie! Self Flop Similar →
2010 One Night in Vegas Self Average Similar →
2009 Do the Right Thing: 20 Years Later Self Hit Similar →
2007 View from the Overlook: Crafting 'The Shining' Self Hit Similar →
2007 The Visions of Stanley Kubrick Self Hit Similar →
2007 Great Bolshy Yarblockos!: Making 'A Clockwork Orange' Self Average Similar →
2007 Full Metal Jacket: Between Good and Evil Self Flop Similar →
2006 Hitchcocked! Self Average Similar →
2005 Ben-Hur: The Epic That Changed Cinema Self Hit Similar →
2005 By Any Means Necessary: The Making of 'Malcolm X' Self Average Similar →
1992 Visions of Light Self Hit Similar →
1989 Making 'Do the Right Thing' Self Hit Similar →
1986 She's Gotta Have It Dog 8 Hit Similar →
N/A Revisiting The Learning Tree - Flop Similar →

Ernest R. Dickerson - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Ernest R. Dickerson?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ernest R. Dickerson is "View from the Overlook: Crafting 'The Shining'" with a rating of 7.4/10.

How many movies has Ernest R. Dickerson acted in?

Ernest R. Dickerson has been featured in at least 21 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Ernest R. Dickerson?

Other notable films include "Visions of Light", "That Guy Dick Miller", and "Do the Right Thing: 20 Years Later".

Advertisement