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Raymond "Ray" Harryhausen (June 29, 1920 – May 7, 2013) was an American visual effects creator, writer, and producer who lived in London, England, from 1960 until his death in 2013.
He created a brand of stop-motion model animation known as "Dynamation." His most important works include the animation on Mighty Joe Young, with pioneer Willis O'Brien, which won the Academy Award for special effects (1949); The 7th Voyage of Sinbad, his first color film; and Jason and the Argonauts, featuring a famous sword fight against seven skeleton warriors.
| Name | Ray Harryhausen |
|---|---|
| Also Known As | Raymond Frederick Harryhausen |
| Birthday | 1920-06-29 |
| Deathday | 2013-05-07 |
| Gender | Male |
| Homepage | http://www.rayharryhausen.com |
| IMDB | Ray Harryhausen profile on IMDB |
| Place of Birth | Los Angeles, California, USA |
