Hector Ramirez

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Hector Ramirez

Hector Ramirez

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Hector Ramirez

Date of Birth: August 26, 1944
Date of Passing: January 11, 2023
Birthplace: Bogotá, Colombia

Hector Ramirez was a Columbian-born cinematographer known for Dancing with the Stars (2005), This Is Spinal Tap (1984) and Fail Safe (2000). 

Ramirez held a steadicam for the first 21 seasons of Dancing With the Stars. He worked on the Oscars and the Grammys, Elvis Presley and David Copperfield specials and Frank Sinatra, and Sting and Cher concerts.

Ramirez won 20 Primetime Emmy Awards.

Hector Ramirez was a Columbian-born cinematographer known for Dancing with the Stars (2005), This Is Spinal Tap (1984) and Fail Safe (2000). 

Ramirez held a steadicam for the first 21 seasons of Dancing With the Stars. He worked on the Oscars and the Grammys, Elvis Presley and David Copperfield specials and Frank Sinatra, and Sting and Cher concerts.

Ramirez won 20 Primetime Emmy Awards.

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Awards & Nominations

75 Nominations | 19 Emmys
Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control For A Series - 2021
  • Nominee
  • Hector Ramirez, Camera
  • America's Got Talent
  • "Episode 1523"
  • NBC
  • Fremantle and Syco Entertainment
Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control For A Series - 2016
Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control For A Series - 2015
Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control For A Series - 2014
Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control For A Series - 2013
Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Special - 2012
Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control For A Series - 2012
Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Special - 2011
Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control For A Series - 2011
Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Special - 2010
Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control For A Series - 2010
Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Special - 2010
Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control For A Series - 2009
Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Special - 2009
Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video For A Series - 2008
Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Special - 2008
Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Special - 2008
Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Special - 2007
  • Nominee
  • Hector Ramirez, Camera Operator
  • Comic Relief 2006
  • HBO
  • A production of Comic Relief in association with CR Productions and HBO Entertainment
Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video For A Series - 2007
Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Special - 2007
Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Special - 2007
  • Winner
  • Hector Ramirez, Camera
  • American Idol
  • "Idol Gives Back"
  • FOX
  • FremantleMedia North America, Inc. and 19 TV Ltd.
Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video For A Series - 2006

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A young Hector Ramirez behind his Norelco camera on the set of All in the Family

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A young Hector Ramirez behind his Norelco camera on the set of All in the Family

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Hector Ramirez

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Ramirez shooting live on the dance floor at Dancing With the Stars

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Ramirez shooting live on the dance floor at Dancing With the Stars

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Ramirez behind the Steadicam on Dancing With the Stars

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Ramirez controls the Steadicam on Dancing With the Stars

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