Henry Sharp was an American cinematographer who worked in Hollywood from the 1920s through the 1950s.

He began working as a cinematographer by 1920, and by 1930, had become Douglas Fairbanks' cameraman of choice.

He accompanied the star on a trip around the world, filming their travels.

[3] He survived a plane crash in 1935 in Missouri, although he was left in the hospital for three months.

[4] After he recovered, he married his nurse, Jean Thayer.