Stan Winston

Special effects designer, Jurassic Park

Stan Winston - Special effects designer, Jurassic Park
Born

April 7th, 1946
79 years ago

Died

2008
17 years ago — 62 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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Special effects designer and makeup artist contributed to the film industry through innovation in creature effects and makeup. Established a successful company that created groundbreaking effects for numerous blockbuster films. Worked on major projects including 'Jurassic Park,' 'Terminator 2: Judgment Day,' and 'Aliens.' Received multiple Academy Awards for achievements in visual effects and makeup artistry.

Created the T-Rex in 'Jurassic Park'

Designed the Terminator effects in 'Terminator 2'

Contributed to the creature effects in 'Aliens'

Won 4 Academy Awards for technical achievements

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