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William Heise

Directing

1.0 Popularity Oct 01, 1847 (62 years old) Germany

William Heise was an American film cinematographer and director, active in the 1890s. Along with William K.L. Dickson, Heise was one of the most prolific filmmakers of the nascent days of cinema. Together, both men worked on many of the early shorts produced by the Edison Manufacturing Company and w...

Biography

William Heise was an American film cinematographer and director, active in the 1890s. Along with William K.L. Dickson, Heise was one of the most prolific filmmakers of the nascent days of cinema. Together, both men worked on many of the early shorts produced by the Edison Manufacturing Company and were credited for more than 175 short silent films, capturing numerous scenes of everyday life as well as different aspects of performance and sport.

Filmography 130

2007
Butterfly Dances Movie

Director

1908
Ten Pickaninnies Movie

Director

1898
A Bucking Broncho Movie

Director

1898
Turkish Dance, Ella Lola Movie

Director of Photography

1898
An Unwelcome Visitor Movie

Director

1898
Shooting Captured Insurgents Movie

Director of Photography

1898
A Street Arab Movie

Director

1898
The Ball Game Movie

Director

1898
1898
Sea Waves Movie

Director

1898
1898
1897
Crissie Sheridan Movie

Producer

1897
Crissie Sheridan Movie

Director of Photography

1897
1897
Pie Eating Contest Movie

Director

Photos 2

William Heise Photo
William Heise Photo

Personal Details

Known For Directing
Gender Male
Birthday October 01, 1847 (62 years old)
Died February 14, 1910
Place of Birth Germany
Years Active 1908 - 2007
Popularity 1.0
Career Stats
130 Total Credits
1 Movie Roles
2 Photos