Gilbert Taylor, B.S.C. (12 April 1914 – 23 August 2013) was a British cinematographer.He began his working life in 1929 as a camera assistant for Gainsborough Studios. After six years service in World War II as an officer in the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, he became an operational cameraman flying in Avro Lancaster bombers, documenting the damage after British bombing raids.He worked on a number of films noted for their stylish cinematography, such as Dr.