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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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Jun 25, 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 · 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...
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 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...
May 7, 2013 · Ray Harryhausen, who created special effects for classics like Jason and the Argonauts and One Million Years B.C., passed away in 2013 at age 92. He was hailed as the godfather of stop motion animation by many directors and fans, including Peter Jackson, Steven Spielberg and George Lucas.
