Birt Acres, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Birt Acres

Cinematographer and cinema innovator

Date of Birth: 23-Jul-1854

Place of Birth: Richmond, Virginia, United States

Date of Death: 27-Dec-1918

Profession: photographer, inventor, cinematographer, film director, film producer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Birt Acres (23 July 1854 – 27 December 1918) was an American and British photographer and film pioneer.
Among his contributions to the early film industry are the first working 35 mm camera in Britain (Wales), and Birtac, the first daylight loading home movie camera and projector.
He also directed a number of early silent films.