Ray Harryhausen
Filmmaker
Ray Harryhausen got his start working on visual effects in the 1949 movie Mighty Joe Young. Using stop-motion photography and models, Harryhausen became one of the pioneers of visual effects in fantasy films. In 1953 he teamed with friend and writer Ray Bradbury to make The Beast From 20,000 Fathoms, and he is famous for his work in films such as Earth vs. the Flying Saucers, The 7th Voyage of Sinbad and Jason and the Argonauts. Harryhausen's last film was 1981's Clash of the Titans.Extra credit: Harryhausen was awarded a special Oscar in 1992 for his body of work.
Four Good Links
Ray Harryhausen Profile
Includes an extensive biography and some of Ray's detailed sketches
The Films of Ray Harryhausen
Commentary and reviews of his films
Harryhausen Creature List
Comprehensive coverage of his work
An Appreciation and Criticism
Says he was a great artist...for those days
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Best Known As
Stop-motion filmmaker who did Jason and the Argonauts
