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Ray Harryhausen

Jun 29, 1920 - May 07, 2013 (92 years old) in Los Angeles, California, USA

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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

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Elf
Polar Bear Cub (voice)
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The AckerMonster Chronicles!
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20 Million Miles to Earth
Man Feeding Elephant (uncredited)
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The Sci-Fi Boys
Self
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Hollywood Goes Ape!
Himself
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Flesh and Blood: The Hammer Heritage of Horror
Self
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The Boneyard Collection
Ray Harryhausen (segment "Her Morbid Desires")
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Burke & Hare
Distinguished Doctor
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Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman
Self
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Beverly Hills Cop III
Bar Patron

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