Ray Harryhausen
Ray Harryhausen was a creative animation genius known for his pioneering use of stop-motion animation effects. He collaborated with Ernest B. Schoedsack on several projects, including the iconic film 'Mighty Joe Young,' where he showcased his animation prowess.
Director
June 29, 1920
Cancer
May 07, 2013
92
Los Angeles, California
Ray Harryhausen was a renowned stop-motion animator and visual effects pioneer who transformed the film industry with his groundbreaking techniques. He is best known for his work on fantasy films such as Jason and the Argonauts (1963) and Clash of the Titans (1981), which showcased his distinctive stop-motion animation style. Other significant works in his career include Mighty Joe Young (1949), The 7th Voyage of Sinbad (1958), Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger (1977), and The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms (1953). Harryhausen received multiple awards and accolades for his contributions to cinema, including a special achievement Oscar in 1992. He passed away on May 7, 2013, at the age of 92.
An interesting aspect of Ray Harryhausen’s career is his collaboration with Ernest B. Schoedsack on various projects, most notably the film ‘Mighty Joe Young,’ in which Harryhausen personally completed 90% of the animations.
