Stan Winston

American special effects artist (1946–2008)
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Stan Winston

Summary

Stan Winston is a human[1]. His place of birth was Richmond[2]. He was born on April 7, 1946[3]. He died in Malibu[4]. He died on June 15, 2008[5]. He worked as a film director[6], make-up artist[7], film producer[8], engineer[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,174 views/month, #6,720 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Richmond[2], Stan Winston…
  • Stan Winston passed away in Malibu[4].
  • Stan Winston was born on April 7, 1946[3].
  • Stan Winston died on June 15, 2008[5].
  • Stan Winston died on June 16, 2008[12].
  • Stan Winston is buried at Hillside Memorial Park[13].
  • Stan Winston held citizenship in United States[14].
  • Stan Winston's professions included film director[6].
  • Stan Winston worked as a make-up artist[7].
  • Stan Winston worked as a film producer[8].
  • Stan Winston's professions included engineer[9].
  • Stan Winston worked as a writer[10].
  • Stan Winston worked as a screenwriter[15].
  • Stan Winston's education included a stint at University of Virginia[16].
  • Stan Winston's education included a stint at California State University, Long Beach[17].
  • Stan Winston was educated at Washington-Liberty High School[18].
  • Stan Winston received the Academy Award for Best Makeup and Hairstyling[19].
  • Stan Winston received the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects[20].
  • Stan Winston received the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects[21].
  • Stan Winston received the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects[22].
  • Stan Winston received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[23].
  • Stan Winston received the BAFTA Award for Best Special Visual Effects[24].
  • Stan Winston is recorded as male[25].
  • Stan Winston's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • The cause of death was multiple myeloma[27].

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Origins and Family

Stan Winston was born in Richmond[2]. He was born on April 7, 1946[3].

Education

Educated at University of Virginia[16], a public research university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1819[30], headquartered in Charlottesville[31]; California State University, Long Beach[17], a public university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1949[34], headquartered in Long Beach[35]; and Washington-Liberty High School[18], a high school[36], in United States[37], founded in 1925[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[6], make-up artist[7], film producer[8], engineer[9], writer[10], and screenwriter[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Academy Award for Best Makeup and Hairstyling[19], an Academy Awards[39], in United States[40], founded in 1981[41], headquartered in Dolby Theatre[42]; Academy Award for Best Visual Effects[20], an Academy Awards[43], in United States[44]; star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[23], a commemorative plaque[45], in United States[46]; BAFTA Award for Best Special Visual Effects[24], a film award category[47], in United Kingdom[48]; Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Makeup for a Single-Camera Series[49], an award[50], in United States[51]; and Time Machine Award[52], a prize[53], in Spain[54], founded in 1992[55].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include June 15, 2008[5] and June 16, 2008[12]. Stan Winston died in Malibu[4]. The cause of death was multiple myeloma[27]. Burial took place at Hillside Memorial Park[13].

Why It Matters

Stan Winston ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,174 views/month, #6,720 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]

FAQs

Where was Stan Winston born?

Stan Winston's place of birth was Richmond[2].

Where did Stan Winston die?

Stan Winston passed away in Malibu[4].

What did Stan Winston do for work?

Stan Winston worked as film director[6], make-up artist[7], film producer[8], engineer[9], and writer[10].

Where did Stan Winston go to school?

Stan Winston was educated at University of Virginia[16], California State University, Long Beach[17], and Washington-Liberty High School[18].

What awards did Stan Winston receive?

Honors received include Academy Award for Best Makeup and Hairstyling[19], Academy Award for Best Visual Effects[20], Academy Award for Best Visual Effects[21], and Academy Award for Best Visual Effects[22].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  19. [22] . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  25. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . latimesblogs.latimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  27. [12] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  25. [54] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  26. [55] . 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. [56] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [57] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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