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William Heise

Bio: William Heise was an American film cinematographer and director, active in the 1890s. Along with William K
Born: Fri, Oct 01 1847
Birthplace: Germany

Death: Mon, Feb 14 1910
William Heise is 62 years old
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Poster of A Collection of Silent Films, Given Sound
A Collection of Silent Films, Given Sound
William Heise will be
62 in A Collection of Silent Films, Given Sound
as 'Director, Cinematography'.
Sun, Dec 28 2025
Poster of Butterfly Dances
Butterfly Dances
William Heise would have been no older than
62 in Butterfly Dances
as 'Director'.
Fri, Jun 01 2007
Poster of What Demoralized the Barber Shop
What Demoralized the Barber Shop
William Heise was
51 in What Demoralized the Barber Shop
as 'Director'.
Tue, Dec 20 1898
Poster of A Bucking Broncho
A Bucking Broncho
William Heise was
51 in A Bucking Broncho
as 'Director'.
Sun, Oct 30 1898
Poster of Turkish Dance, Ella Lola
Turkish Dance, Ella Lola
William Heise was
50 in Turkish Dance, Ella Lola
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Sep 30 1898
Poster of An Unwelcome Visitor
An Unwelcome Visitor
William Heise was
50 in An Unwelcome Visitor
as 'Director'.
Fri, Aug 05 1898
Poster of Shooting Captured Insurgents
Shooting Captured Insurgents
William Heise was
50 in Shooting Captured Insurgents
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sun, Jul 31 1898
Poster of Parade of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, No. 1
Parade of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, No. 1
William Heise was
50 in Parade of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, No. 1
as 'Director'.
Sun, Jun 12 1898
Poster of Parade of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, No. 2
Parade of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, No. 2
William Heise was
50 in Parade of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, No. 2
as 'Director'.
Tue, May 31 1898
Poster of A Street Arab
A Street Arab
William Heise was
50 in A Street Arab
as 'Director'.
Fri, May 20 1898
Poster of The Ball Game
The Ball Game
William Heise was
50 in The Ball Game
as 'Director'.
Thu, May 19 1898
Poster of Old Glory and the Cuban Flag
Old Glory and the Cuban Flag
William Heise was
50 in Old Glory and the Cuban Flag
as 'Director'.
Tue, Mar 29 1898
Poster of Sea Waves
Sea Waves
William Heise was
50 in Sea Waves
as 'Director'.
Mon, Mar 21 1898
Poster of Snowballing the Coasters
Snowballing the Coasters
William Heise was
50 in Snowballing the Coasters
as 'Director'.
Thu, Feb 24 1898
Poster of Hockey Match on the Ice
Hockey Match on the Ice
William Heise was
50 in Hockey Match on the Ice
as 'Director'.
Sun, Feb 20 1898
Poster of Mount and Dismount, Gatling Gun
Mount and Dismount, Gatling Gun
William Heise was
50 in Mount and Dismount, Gatling Gun
as 'Director'.
Thu, Dec 23 1897
Poster of Crissie Sheridan
Crissie Sheridan
William Heise was
50 in Crissie Sheridan
as 'Producer, Director of Photography'.
Sun, Oct 24 1897
Poster of Buffalo Fire Department in Action
Buffalo Fire Department in Action
William Heise was
50 in Buffalo Fire Department in Action
as 'Camera Operator'.
Wed, Oct 20 1897
Poster of Pie Eating Contest
Pie Eating Contest
William Heise was
50 in Pie Eating Contest
as 'Director'.
Sun, Oct 17 1897
Poster of Dancing Darkey Boy
Dancing Darkey Boy
William Heise was
50 in Dancing Darkey Boy
as 'Director'.
Tue, Oct 05 1897
Poster of Single harness horses
Single harness horses
William Heise was
50 in Single harness horses
as 'Producer, Camera Operator'.
Fri, Oct 01 1897
Poster of Ambulance at the Accident
Ambulance at the Accident
William Heise was
49 in Ambulance at the Accident
as 'Director'.
Wed, Sep 22 1897
Poster of Fisherman's Luck
Fisherman's Luck
William Heise was
49 in Fisherman's Luck
as 'Director'.
Mon, Sep 20 1897
Poster of Charity Ball
Charity Ball
William Heise was
49 in Charity Ball
as 'Director'.
Sat, Sep 18 1897
Poster of Bowery Waltz
Bowery Waltz
William Heise was
49 in Bowery Waltz
as 'Director'.
Tue, Aug 31 1897
Poster of Ambulance Call
Ambulance Call
William Heise was
49 in Ambulance Call
as 'Director'.
Fri, Aug 06 1897
Poster of Admiral Cigarette
Admiral Cigarette
William Heise was
49 in Admiral Cigarette
as 'Director, Cinematography'.
Sun, Aug 01 1897
Poster of Falls of Minnehaha
Falls of Minnehaha
William Heise was
49 in Falls of Minnehaha
as 'Camera Operator'.
Tue, Jul 20 1897
Poster of Buffalo Stockyards
Buffalo Stockyards
William Heise was
49 in Buffalo Stockyards
as 'Camera Operator'.
Tue, Jul 20 1897
Poster of Free-for-All race at Charter Oak Park
Free-for-All race at Charter Oak Park
William Heise was
49 in Free-for-All race at Charter Oak Park
as 'Camera Operator'.
Tue, Jul 20 1897
Poster of Corner Madison and State Streets, Chicago
Corner Madison and State Streets, Chicago
William Heise was
49 in Corner Madison and State Streets, Chicago
as 'Camera Operator'.
Tue, Jul 20 1897
Poster of Mr. Edison at Work in His Chemical Laboratory
Mr. Edison at Work in His Chemical Laboratory
William Heise was
49 in Mr. Edison at Work in His Chemical Laboratory
as 'Director of Photography'.
Mon, May 31 1897
Poster of Pillow Fight
Pillow Fight
William Heise was
49 in Pillow Fight
as 'Director'.
Sun, May 23 1897
Poster of Black Diamond Express, No. 1
Black Diamond Express, No. 1
William Heise was
49 in Black Diamond Express, No. 1
as 'Director'.
Thu, Apr 01 1897
Poster of The Dolorita Passion Dance
The Dolorita Passion Dance
William Heise was
49 in The Dolorita Passion Dance
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Apr 01 1897
Poster of Fifth Avenue, New York
Fifth Avenue, New York
William Heise was
49 in Fifth Avenue, New York
as 'Director'.
Fri, Mar 05 1897
Poster of The First Sleigh-Ride
The First Sleigh-Ride
William Heise was
49 in The First Sleigh-Ride
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Jan 01 1897
Poster of Serpentine Dance - Annabelle
Serpentine Dance - Annabelle
William Heise was
49 in Serpentine Dance - Annabelle
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Jan 01 1897
Poster of Black Diamond Express
Black Diamond Express
William Heise was
49 in Black Diamond Express
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, Dec 01 1896
Poster of A Morning Alarm
A Morning Alarm
William Heise was
49 in A Morning Alarm
as 'Camera Operator'.
Fri, Nov 27 1896
Poster of Feeding the Doves
Feeding the Doves
William Heise was
49 in Feeding the Doves
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Oct 23 1896
Poster of Shooting the Chutes
Shooting the Chutes
William Heise was
48 in Shooting the Chutes
as 'Director'.
Mon, Jun 15 1896
Poster of The Bad Boy and the Gardener
The Bad Boy and the Gardener
William Heise was
48 in The Bad Boy and the Gardener
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, May 26 1896
Poster of Fatima's Coochee-Coochee Dance
Fatima's Coochee-Coochee Dance
William Heise was
48 in Fatima's Coochee-Coochee Dance
as 'Director'.
Sun, May 03 1896
Poster of The Kiss
The Kiss
William Heise was
48 in The Kiss
as 'Director'.
Wed, Apr 01 1896
Poster of Amy Muller
Amy Muller
William Heise was
48 in Amy Muller
as 'Director'.
Mon, Mar 23 1896
Poster of Lone Fisherman
Lone Fisherman
William Heise was
48 in Lone Fisherman
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Jan 01 1896
Poster of Interrupted Lovers
Interrupted Lovers
William Heise was
48 in Interrupted Lovers
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Jan 01 1896
Poster of New Blacksmith Shop
New Blacksmith Shop
William Heise was
48 in New Blacksmith Shop
as 'Director'.
Wed, Nov 20 1895
Poster of The Execution of Mary, Queen of Scots
The Execution of Mary, Queen of Scots
William Heise was
47 in The Execution of Mary, Queen of Scots
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Aug 28 1895
Poster of Princess Ali
Princess Ali
William Heise was
47 in Princess Ali
as 'Director'.
Thu, May 09 1895
Poster of Annabelle Serpentine Dance
Annabelle Serpentine Dance
William Heise was
47 in Annabelle Serpentine Dance
as 'Director'.
Mon, Apr 01 1895
Poster of Billy Edwards and the Unknown
Billy Edwards and the Unknown
William Heise was
47 in Billy Edwards and the Unknown
as 'Producer, Director'.
Wed, Jan 30 1895
Poster of Paddle Dance
Paddle Dance
William Heise was
47 in Paddle Dance
as 'Director'.
Tue, Jan 01 1895
Poster of Dance of Rejoicing
Dance of Rejoicing
William Heise was
47 in Dance of Rejoicing
as 'Director'.
Tue, Jan 01 1895
Poster of Silver Dance
Silver Dance
William Heise was
47 in Silver Dance
as 'Director'.
Tue, Jan 01 1895
Poster of Death Scene
Death Scene
William Heise was
47 in Death Scene
as 'Director'.
Tue, Jan 01 1895
Poster of Hypnotic Scene
Hypnotic Scene
William Heise was
47 in Hypnotic Scene
as 'Director'.
Tue, Jan 01 1895
Poster of Trilby Dance
Trilby Dance
William Heise was
47 in Trilby Dance
as 'Director'.
Tue, Jan 01 1895
Poster of Fire Rescue Scene
Fire Rescue Scene
William Heise was
47 in Fire Rescue Scene
as 'Director'.
Sat, Dec 01 1894
Poster of Band Drill
Band Drill
William Heise was
47 in Band Drill
as 'Director'.
Wed, Nov 28 1894
Poster of Corbett and Courtney Before the Kinetograph
Corbett and Courtney Before the Kinetograph
William Heise was
47 in Corbett and Courtney Before the Kinetograph
as 'Director'.
Sat, Nov 17 1894
Poster of Imperial Japanese Dance
Imperial Japanese Dance
William Heise was
47 in Imperial Japanese Dance
as 'Director'.
Mon, Nov 05 1894
Poster of Annie Oakley
Annie Oakley
William Heise was
47 in Annie Oakley
as 'Director'.
Thu, Nov 01 1894
Poster of Bucking Broncho
Bucking Broncho
William Heise was
47 in Bucking Broncho
as 'Director'.
Tue, Oct 16 1894
Poster of Hadj Cheriff
Hadj Cheriff
William Heise was
47 in Hadj Cheriff
as 'Director'.
Fri, Oct 05 1894
Poster of Glenroy Brothers (Comic Boxing)
Glenroy Brothers (Comic Boxing)
William Heise was
47 in Glenroy Brothers (Comic Boxing)
as 'Director'.
Fri, Oct 05 1894
Poster of The Hornbacker-Murphy Fight
The Hornbacker-Murphy Fight
William Heise was
47 in The Hornbacker-Murphy Fight
as 'Director'.
Tue, Oct 02 1894
Poster of Sioux Ghost Dance
Sioux Ghost Dance
William Heise was
46 in Sioux Ghost Dance
as 'Director'.
Sun, Sep 23 1894
Poster of Buffalo Dance
Buffalo Dance
William Heise was
46 in Buffalo Dance
as 'Director, Director of Photography'.
Sun, Sep 23 1894
Poster of Boxing Match
Boxing Match
William Heise was
46 in Boxing Match
as 'Director'.
Sat, Sep 01 1894
Poster of Dickson Experimental Sound Film
Dickson Experimental Sound Film
William Heise was
46 in Dickson Experimental Sound Film
as 'Director of Photography, Director'.
Fri, Aug 31 1894
Poster of Caicedo (with Pole)
Caicedo (with Pole)
William Heise was
46 in Caicedo (with Pole)
as 'Director of Photography, Director'.
Wed, Jul 25 1894
Poster of The Boxing Cats
The Boxing Cats
William Heise was
46 in The Boxing Cats
as 'Director, Director of Photography'.
Mon, Jul 16 1894
Poster of Buffalo Bill
Buffalo Bill
William Heise was
46 in Buffalo Bill
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sun, Jun 17 1894
Poster of Leonard-Cushing Fight
Leonard-Cushing Fight
William Heise was
46 in Leonard-Cushing Fight
as 'Director'.
Thu, Jun 14 1894
Poster of Souvenir Strip of the Edison Kinetoscope
Souvenir Strip of the Edison Kinetoscope
William Heise was
46 in Souvenir Strip of the Edison Kinetoscope
as 'Director of Photography, Director'.
Fri, May 18 1894
Poster of The Pickaninny Dance from the “Passing Show”
The Pickaninny Dance from the “Passing Show”
William Heise was
46 in The Pickaninny Dance from the “Passing Show”
as 'Director'.
Wed, May 16 1894
Poster of Chinese Laundry Scene
Chinese Laundry Scene
William Heise was
46 in Chinese Laundry Scene
as 'Director'.
Mon, Apr 30 1894
Poster of Carmencita
Carmencita
William Heise was
46 in Carmencita
as 'Director, Director of Photography'.
Wed, Mar 14 1894
Poster of Athlete with Wand
Athlete with Wand
William Heise was
46 in Athlete with Wand
as 'Director of Photography, Director'.
Thu, Feb 01 1894
Poster of Cock Fight, No. 2
Cock Fight, No. 2
William Heise was
46 in Cock Fight, No. 2
as 'Director of Photography, Director'.
Mon, Jan 15 1894
Poster of Edison Kinetoscopic Record of a Sneeze
Edison Kinetoscopic Record of a Sneeze
William Heise was
46 in Edison Kinetoscopic Record of a Sneeze
as 'Cinematography, Director'.
Tue, Jan 09 1894
Poster of Glenroy Bros., No. 2
Glenroy Bros., No. 2
William Heise was
46 in Glenroy Bros., No. 2
as 'Director, Director of Photography'.
Mon, Jan 01 1894
Poster of Annabelle Butterfly Dance
Annabelle Butterfly Dance
William Heise was
46 in Annabelle Butterfly Dance
as 'Director of Photography, Director'.
Mon, Jan 01 1894
Poster of Luis Martinetti, Contortionist
Luis Martinetti, Contortionist
William Heise was
46 in Luis Martinetti, Contortionist
as 'Director'.
Mon, Jan 01 1894
Poster of Japanese Dancers
Japanese Dancers
William Heise was
46 in Japanese Dancers
as 'Cinematography'.
Mon, Jan 01 1894
Poster of The Barber Shop
The Barber Shop
William Heise was
46 in The Barber Shop
as 'Director of Photography, Director'.
Mon, Jan 01 1894
Poster of Blacksmithing Scene
Blacksmithing Scene
William Heise was
45 in Blacksmithing Scene
as 'Director, Director of Photography'.
Mon, May 08 1893
Poster of Horse Shoeing
Horse Shoeing
William Heise was
45 in Horse Shoeing
as 'Director'.
Sun, Jan 01 1893
Poster of Fencing
Fencing
William Heise was
44 in Fencing
as 'Director, Director of Photography'.
Fri, Jan 01 1892
Poster of A Hand Shake
A Hand Shake
William Heise was
44 in A Hand Shake
as 'Director, Director of Photography'.
Fri, Jan 01 1892
Poster of Dickson Greeting
Dickson Greeting
William Heise was
43 in Dickson Greeting
as 'Director, Director of Photography'.
Wed, May 20 1891
Poster of Newark Athlete
Newark Athlete
William Heise was
43 in Newark Athlete
as 'Director of Photography, Director'.
Fri, May 01 1891
Poster of Men Boxing
Men Boxing
William Heise was
43 in Men Boxing
as 'Director of Photography, Director'.
Thu, Apr 30 1891
Poster of Monkey and Another, Boxing
Monkey and Another, Boxing
William Heise was
43 in Monkey and Another, Boxing
as 'Director'.
Thu, Jan 01 1891
Poster of Duncan or Devonald with Muslin Cloud
Duncan or Devonald with Muslin Cloud
William Heise was
43 in Duncan or Devonald with Muslin Cloud
as 'Director'.
Thu, Jan 01 1891
Poster of Duncan Smoking
Duncan Smoking
William Heise was
43 in Duncan Smoking
as 'Director'.
Thu, Jan 01 1891
Poster of Duncan and Another, Blacksmith Shop
Duncan and Another, Blacksmith Shop
William Heise was
43 in Duncan and Another, Blacksmith Shop
as 'Director'.
Thu, Jan 01 1891
Poster of Monkeyshines, No. 3
Monkeyshines, No. 3
William Heise was
43 in Monkeyshines, No. 3
as 'Director'.
Fri, Nov 21 1890
Poster of Monkeyshines, No. 2
Monkeyshines, No. 2
William Heise was
43 in Monkeyshines, No. 2
as 'Director of Photography, Director'.
Fri, Nov 21 1890
Poster of Monkeyshines, No. 1
Monkeyshines, No. 1
William Heise was
43 in Monkeyshines, No. 1
as 'Director, Director of Photography'.
Fri, Nov 21 1890

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