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Ray Harryhausen (1920–2013)
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 ...
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Born:in Los Angeles, California, USADied:(age 92) in London, England, UK |
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17 wins & 6 nominations.
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Unsold pilot: Did the special effects for a pilot for a proposed adventure series to be called "Gulliver". See more »Publicity Listings:
8 Biographical Movies | 4 Print Biographies | 11 Interviews | 17 Articles | 1 Magazine Cover Photo | See more »Official Sites:
Official SiteAlternate Names:
Raymond Harryhausen | a Ray Harryhausen Presentation | Jerome WrayHeight:
6' 1" (1.85 m)
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The cinema was made for fantasy, rather than normal types of stories, mundane stories. It gives you a feeling of wonder, for one thing, it gives you stimulation of the imagination, and I think adults like fantasy as well as children. Most people feel it's rather childish to have an imagination. I don't agree with that. I think you should go through life and imagine the very best. See more »Trivia:
In Corpse Bride (2005), the use of stop-motion animation reaches new heights, and as a tribute to him, the grand piano that appears in it has a gold name plate with "Harryhausen" engraved on it. See more »Trademark:
Famous for his imaginative stop-motion special effects which are showcased in fantasy films depicting Greek Mythological and Arabian Nights stories.Star Sign:
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