Ray Harryhausen

American animator (1920–2013)
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Ray Harryhausen

Summary

Ray Harryhausen is a human[1]. Born in Los Angeles[2], he… he was born on June 29, 1920[3]. He passed away in White City[4]. He died on May 7, 2013[5]. He worked as a film director[6], film producer[7], animator[8], writer[9], and screenwriter[10]. He ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,068 views/month, #6,164 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Ray Harryhausen's place of birth was Los Angeles[2].
  • Ray Harryhausen passed away in White City[4].
  • Ray Harryhausen was born on June 29, 1920[3].
  • Ray Harryhausen was born on June 19, 1920[12].
  • Ray Harryhausen died on May 7, 2013[5].
  • Burial took place at St Peter's Church[13].
  • Ray Harryhausen held citizenship in United States[14].
  • Ray Harryhausen's professions included film director[6].
  • Ray Harryhausen's professions included film producer[7].
  • Ray Harryhausen worked as an animator[8].
  • Ray Harryhausen's professions included writer[9].
  • Ray Harryhausen's professions included screenwriter[10].
  • Among Ray Harryhausen's employers was George Pal Productions[15].
  • Ray Harryhausen's education included a stint at Los Angeles City College[16].
  • Ray Harryhausen's education included a stint at University of Southern California[17].
  • Ray Harryhausen received the Hessian Order of Merit[18].
  • Ray Harryhausen received the Winsor McCay Award[19].
  • Ray Harryhausen received the Gordon E. Sawyer Award[20].
  • Ray Harryhausen received the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame[21].
  • Ray Harryhausen received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[22].
  • Ray Harryhausen received the Inkpot Award[23].
  • Ray Harryhausen is recorded as male[24].
  • Ray Harryhausen's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Ray Harryhausen's Commons category is recorded as Ray Harryhausen[26].
  • Ray Harryhausen was part of the conflict World War II[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Los Angeles[2], Ray Harryhausen… Recorded date of birth include June 29, 1920[3] and June 19, 1920[12].

Education

Educated at Los Angeles City College[16], a community college[28], in United States[29], founded in 1929[30] and University of Southern California[17], a private university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1880[33], headquartered in Los Angeles[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[6], film producer[7], animator[8], writer[9], and screenwriter[10]. Among Ray Harryhausen's employers was George Pal Productions[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Hessian Order of Merit[18], an order of merit[35], in Germany[36], founded in 1989[37]; Winsor McCay Award[19], an animation award[38], in United States[39]; Gordon E. Sawyer Award[20], a class of award[40], in United States[41], founded in 1981[42]; Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame[21], an award[43], in United States[44], founded in 1996[45]; star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[22], a commemorative plaque[46], in United States[47]; and Inkpot Award[23], an award[48], in United States[49], founded in 1974[50].

Death and Burial

Ray Harryhausen died on May 7, 2013[5]. He passed away in White City[4]. He is buried at St Peter's Church[13].

Why It Matters

Ray Harryhausen ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,068 views/month, #6,164 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]

FAQs

Where was Ray Harryhausen born?

Ray Harryhausen's place of birth was Los Angeles[2].

Where did Ray Harryhausen die?

Ray Harryhausen died in White City[4].

What did Ray Harryhausen do for work?

Ray Harryhausen worked as film director[6], film producer[7], animator[8], writer[9], and screenwriter[10].

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].

References

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . Who's Who in Animated Cartoon. wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
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  13. [15] . Animation: A World History: Volume I: Foundations - The Golden Age. wikidata.org.
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  16. [19] . Who's Who in Animated Cartoon. wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . Who's Who in Animated Cartoon. wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . comic-con.org. Retrieved . comic-con.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [12] . Who's Who in Animated Cartoon. wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . comingsoon.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Who's Who in Animated Cartoon. wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  21. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [51] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [52] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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