Clash of the Titans
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Raymond Frederick Harryhausen (June 29, 1920 – May 7, 2013) was an American-British animator and special effects creator who created a form of stop motion model animation known as "Dynamation".
Learn about the life and career of Ray Harryhausen, the pioneer of stop-motion animation and special effects in sci-fi and fantasy films. See his credits, awards, photos, videos and trivia on IMDb.
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- Los Angeles, California, USA
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- London, England, UK
Jun 10, 2024 · Ray Harryhausen (born June 29, 1920, Los Angeles, California, U.S.—died May 7, 2013, London, England) was an American filmmaker best known for his pioneering use of stop-motion animation effects. Harryhausen grew up in Los Angeles, acquiring a love of dinosaurs and fantasy at a young age.
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May 7, 2013 · LONDON (AP) — When Ray Harryhausen was 13, he was so overwhelmed by “King Kong” that he vowed he would create otherworldly creatures on film. He fulfilled his desire as an adult, thrilling audiences with skeletons in a sword fight, a gigantic octopus destroying the Golden Gate Bridge, and a six-armed dancing goddess.
Learn about the life and work of Ray Harryhausen, the legendary stop-motion animator who created iconic monsters and mythical creatures for sci-fi and fantasy films. Discover his influences, achievements, awards, and trivia on IMDb.
- June 29, 1920
- May 7, 2013
May 7, 2013 · Ray Harryhausen, the animator and special-effects wizard who found ways to breathe cinematic life into the gargantuan, the mythical and the extinct, died on Tuesday in London. He...
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May 7, 2013 · Ray Harryhausen, the special-effects and stop-motion pioneer whose work on fantasy and monster movies delighted millions and inspired a generation of filmmakers, died Tuesday at age 92, his...
