Ray Harryhausen

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Ray Harryhausen, a renowned American-British animator and special effects creator, popularized stop motion model animation known as "Dynamation." Some of his notable works include Mighty Joe Young (1949), The 7th Voyage of Sinbad (1958), and Jason and the Argonauts (1963). Harryhausen's groundbreaking special effects, like the memorable skeleton warriors in Jason and the Argonauts, served as inspiration for numerous filmmakers. He obtained dual American-British citizenship in 1960 and lived in London until his retirement following Clash of the Titans (1981).

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Birthday June 29, 1920 (Cancer)
Born In Los Angeles, California, USA
Died on May 7, 2013
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