Ray Harryhausen
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Summary
Ray Harryhausen was born on June 29, 1920[1], in Los Angeles[2]. He died on May 7, 2013[3], in White City[4]. He worked as a film director[5], film producer[6], animator[7], writer[8], and screenwriter[9]. He ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,545 views/month, #6,164 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: June 19, 1920[11]
- Place of burial: St Peter's Church[12]
- Country of citizenship: United States[13]
- Occupation: director[14]
- Employer: George Pal Productions[15]
- Educated at: Los Angeles City College[16], University of Southern California[17]
- Award received: Hessian Order of Merit[18], Winsor McCay Award[19], Gordon E. Sawyer Award[20], Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame[21], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[22], Inkpot Award[23], Time Machine Award[24], The George Pal Memorial Award[25]
- Sex or gender: male[26]
- Commons category: Ray Harryhausen[27]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[28]
- Family name: Harryhausen[29]
- Given name: Raymond[30]
- Official website: https://www.rayharryhausen.com/[31]
- Work location: United States[32]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[33]
- Number of children: 1[34]
- Start of work period: 1939[35]
Why It Matters
Ray Harryhausen has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]
FAQs
Where was Ray Harryhausen born?
Ray Harryhausen was born in Los Angeles[2].
Where did Ray Harryhausen die?
Ray Harryhausen passed away in White City[4].
What did Ray Harryhausen do for work?
Ray Harryhausen worked as a film director[5], film producer[6], animator[7], writer[8], and screenwriter[9].
Where did Ray Harryhausen go to school?
Ray Harryhausen was educated at Los Angeles City College[16] and University of Southern California[17].
What awards did Ray Harryhausen receive?
Honors received include Hessian Order of Merit[18], Winsor McCay Award[19], Gordon E. Sawyer Award[20], and Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame[21].