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.
- Known for
- Visual Effects
- Born
- 1920-06-29 · Los Angeles, California, USA
- Died
- 2013-05-07
Known for
- Elf (2003) — Polar Bear Cub (voice)
- Beverly Hills Cop III (1994) — Bar Patron
- Mighty Joe Young (1998) — Gentleman at Party
- Clash of the Titans (1981) — Producer
- Spies Like Us (1985) — Dr. Marston
- Jason and the Argonauts (1963) — Visual Effects
- Burke & Hare (2010) — Distinguished Doctor
- The 7th Voyage of Sinbad (1958) — Story
- The Golden Voyage of Sinbad (1973) — Producer
- One Million Years B.C. (1966) — Visual Effects
- Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger (1977) — Producer
- Mysterious Island (1961) — Visual Effects
- The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms (1953) — Visual Effects
- Earth vs. the Flying Saucers (1956) — Visual Effects
- 20 Million Miles to Earth (1957) — Man Feeding Elephant (uncredited)
- The Valley of Gwangi (1969) — Visual Effects