Ray Harryhausen
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Raymond "Ray" Harryhausen (June 29, 1920 – May 7, 2013) was an American visual effects creator, writer, and producer who lived in London, England, from 1960 until his death in 2013. He created a brand of stop-motion model animation known as "Dynamation." His most important works include the animation on Mighty Joe Young, with pioneer Willis O'Brien, which won the Academy Award for special effects (1949); The 7th Voyage of Sinbad, his first color film; and Jason and the Argonauts, featuring a famous sword fight against seven skeleton warriors.
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- Born:
- Jun 29, 1920 In Los Angeles, California, USA
- Movie/TV Credits:
- 20
- First Appeared:
- In the movie 20 Million Miles to Earth 1957-02-08
- Latest Project:
- Movie Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan 2012-09-29
Known For
Filmography
| Movie | Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan | Self | 2012-09-29 |
| Movie | Burke & Hare | Distinguished Doctor | 2010-10-29 |
| Movie | Her Morbid Desires | Himself | 2009-02-15 |
| Movie | The Boneyard Collection | Ray Harryhausen (segment "Her Morbid Desires") | 2008-01-01 |
| Movie | El último truco | Self | 2008-11-20 |
| Movie | Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman | Self | 2007-05-16 |
| Movie | The Sci-Fi Boys | Self | 2006-04-27 |
| Movie | RKO Production 601: The Making of 'Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World' | Himself | 2005-10-22 |
| Movie | Elf | Polar Bear Cub (voice) | 2003-10-09 |
| Movie | Attack of the 50 Foot Monster Mania | Himself | 1999-01-01 |
| Movie | From Star Wars to Star Wars: The Story of Industrial Light & Magic | Self | 1999-06-15 |
| Movie | Mighty Joe Young | Gentleman at Party | 1998-12-25 |
| Movie | The Harryhausen Chronicles | Self | 1997-01-01 |
| Movie | Hollywood Goes Ape! | Himself | 1994-01-01 |
| Movie | Beverly Hills Cop III | Bar Patron | 1994-05-24 |
| Movie | Dinosaur Movies | 1993-01-01 | |
| Movie | The Fantasy Film Worlds of George Pal | Self | 1986-07-31 |
| Movie | Spies Like Us | Dr. Marston | 1985-12-06 |
| Movie | Aliens, Dragons, Monsters & Me | Himself | 1983-01-01 |
| Movie | 20 Million Miles to Earth | Man Feeding Elephant (uncredited) | 1957-02-08 |