Ray Harryhausen

Animator and producer of stop-motion films

Ray Harryhausen - Animator and producer of stop-motion films
Born

June 29th, 1920
105 years ago

Died

2013
12 years ago — 93 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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Pioneered stop-motion animation techniques that revolutionized visual effects in cinema. Created iconic creatures and characters for films such as 'Jason and the Argonauts', 'The 7th Voyage of Sinbad', and 'Clash of the Titans'. Contributed to the development of animated storytelling, influencing countless filmmakers and animators. Received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Developed the technique of stop-motion animation

Created effects for 'Jason and the Argonauts'

Produced animations for 'Clash of the Titans'

Received Academy Award for Lifetime Achievement

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