Archive · 23 Aug 2025
Oscar-Nominated Cinematographer Eduardo Serra Dies at 81
Eduardo Serra, a famous cinematographer who worked on many well-known movies, has passed away.
He was 81 years old.
Serra helped make movies look amazing by working the cameras for films like the final 'Harry Potter' movies and 'Girl with a Pearl Earring', earning him awards.
He started his career in Paris, learning how to use cameras before becoming a cinematographer and collaborating with famous directors.
His work was very successful, especially the Harry Potter films.
Serra was the only Portuguese person to have been nominated for an Oscar twice for Best Cinematography.
Two-time Oscar-nominated cinematographer Eduardo Serra has died at 81.
Serra was born in Lisbon, Portugal, in 1943 and began his career as a camera assistant.
He worked with directors like Claude Chabrol, shooting seven films with him.
Serra's notable films include 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' and the 'Harry Potter' series.
He was the only Portuguese person to earn two Best Cinematography Oscar nominations.
- Who
- Eduardo Serra was a cinematographer.
- What
- Cinematographer Eduardo Serra has died.
- When
- He died August 19 at age 81.
- Where
- Lisbon, Portugal.
- Why
- Details surrounding his death were not provided.
- Born
- October 2, 1943, in Lisbon
- Died
- August 19, 2024
- Age at Death
- 81
- Notable Works
- 'Girl with a Pearl Earring', 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows', 'Unbreakable'
- Oscar Nominations
- Two Best Cinematography nominations
- Nationality
- Portuguese