Ray Harryhausen (1920–2013)

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When it comes to motion picture special effects, there is only one name that personifies movie magic--Ray Harryhausen. From his debut films with George Pal to his final film, Harryhausen imbued magic and visual strength to motion picture special effects as no other technician has, before or since. Born in Los Angeles, the signature event in ... See full bio »

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(age 92) in London, England, UK

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Known For

Mitäs me vakoojat
Mitäs me vakoojat Dr. Marston
(1985)
Jumalten taistelu
Jumalten taistelu Visual Effects
(1981)
Sinbad, merten sankari
Sinbad, merten sankari Visual Effects
(1973)
Kaverini mahtava Joe
Kaverini mahtava Joe Visual Effects
(1998)
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Filmography

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 1998 Kaverini mahtava Joe (VFX Consultant - uncredited)
 1981 Jumalten taistelu (creator of special visual effects)
 1977 Sinbad ja tiikerinsilmä (creator of special visual effects)
 1973 Sinbad, merten sankari (creator of special visual effects)
 1969 The Valley of Gwangi (creator of visual effects)
 1966 Miljoona vuotta eKr. (special visual effects creator)
 1964 Ensimmäiset miehet kuussa (creator of special visual effects)
 1963 Taistelu kultaisesta taljasta (creator of special visual effects)
 1961 Salaperäinen saari (special visual effects creator)
 1960 Gulliverin matkat (special visual effects creator)
 1958 Sindbadin uudet seikkailut (special visual effects creator)
 1957 Veenuksen valloittajat (technical effects created by)
 1956 Lentävien lautasten hyökkäys (special photographic effects - uncredited) / (technical effects created by)
 1955 Merenpohjan hirviö (visual effects - uncredited)
 1953 Syvyyksien hirviö (technical effects created by)
 1949 Afrikan aave (technician - uncredited)
 1942 Tulips Shall Grow (Short) (chief animator - uncredited)
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Personal Details

Other Works:

Book: "Film Fantasy Scrapbook". See more »

Publicity Listings:

8 Biographical Movies | 4 Print Biographies | 11 Interviews | 17 Articles | 1 Magazine Cover Photo | See more »

Official Sites:

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Alternate Names:

Raymond Harryhausen | a Ray Harryhausen Presentation | Jerome Wray

Height:

6' 1" (1.85 m)

Spouse:

Diana Livingstone Bruce  (his death)  (1 child)
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Personal Quote:

King Kong (1933) haunted me for years, I came out of the theatre in another world. I'd never seen anything like that before in my life. I didn't know how it was done and that was half the charm. I didn't just say, "Eureka, I've found what I want to do"; that came over a period of time. But I'd done a few dioramas in clay of the La Brea tar pits and I saw in "King Kong" how you could make them ... See more »

Trivia:

He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6840 Hollywood Blvd. on June 10, 2003. See more »

Trademark:

Famous for his imaginative stop-motion special effects which are showcased in fantasy films depicting Greek Mythological and Arabian Nights stories.
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