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Richard Edlund
Born: 6th Dec 1940 Fargo, North Dakota, USA
Dept: Visual Effects
Richard Edlund, ASC (born December 6, 1940) is an American visual effects artist and inventor. He was a founding member of Industrial Light & Magic, having already founded Pignose amplifiers, and later co-founded Boss Film Studios and DuMonde VFX. He has won two Academy Awards for Best Visual Effects (1978, Star Wars; 1982, Raiders of the Lost Ark), two Special Achievement Awards, two Scientific and Technical Awards, and the Medal of Commendation. He is also a recipient of the BAFTA and Emmy Awards.
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Film and Tv Credits
Total number of credits listed: 22
Film: 19 (86%)
Television: 3 (14%)
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Filmography
2024
De Sica, Fellini, Loren, Benigni, Sorrentino. Many Italians have won an Academy Award®. But who was the first ever? ... view
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Self
Jul 2022 (first aired)
When George Lucas set out to make Star Wars, little did he know he would end up revolutionizing an industry. This is the story of a team of creative g ... view
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Self (2 ep.)
Self - Visual Effects Supervisor (2 ep.)
2020
The documentary that tells us the full story from where it all started through to the future of the "Ghostbusters" franchise. ... view
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Self
2017
This documentary looks to forge the greatest, most definitive, documentary on everything He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, She-Ra, the live acti ... view
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Self - Visual Effects Designer / Cinematographer
2016
Fifty years after the original Star Trek first arrived on television, is there anything about Gene Roddenberry's space opera that hasn't been uncovere ... view
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Self
Jul 2016 (first aired)
In celebration of Star Trek's 50th anniversary, this documentary explores this enduring franchise by offering viewers an unprecedented, candid explora ... view
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Unknown/various (5 ep.)
2016
In celebration of Star Trek's 50th anniversary, this two-hour documentary explores this enduring franchise by offering viewers an unprecedented, candi ... view
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Self
2015
Alex Zane counts down the top 20 Star Wars moments as voted by the public. Includes contributions from famous fans as well as the stars and crew of th ... view
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Self
2014
A documentary about the rise and fall of the Cannon Film Group, the legendary independent film company helmed by Israeli cousins Menahem Golan and Yor ... view
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Self - Visual Effects Supervisor
2014
An exploration of the making of b-movie sci-fi cult classic "The Creeping Terror" and its con-man director Art "A.J." Nelson/Vic Savage. ... view
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Himself
2010
Leslie Iwerks' documentary takes audiences behind the scenes at ILM with in depth interviews with some of the company's top talent and showcases never ... view
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Self
2007
This documentary about "2001: A Space Odyssey" looks at some of the things that seemed fanciful in 1968, which don't seem quite as much anymore. ... view
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Self
2005
For over a half century, Ray Harryhausen has amazed and inspired countless filmmakers and fans around the world with his breathtaking motion picture e ... view
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Self
2004
DVD featurette on the restoration of Gone with the Wind (1939). ... view
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Himself
2004
From the earliest versions of the script to the blockbuster debuts, explore the creation of the Star Wars Trilogy. ... view
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Self
2003
The creation of the film Alien³ (1992) is covered here in this feature-length documentary in exhaustive detail. Many interviews with the cast and cre ... view
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Self (archive footage)
1999
There's not a person in the world who wouldn't recognize Mickey Mouse. But until now, not many knew the man who originally gave shape, movement and pe ... view
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Himself
1994
Documentary focused on the creation of movie and television special effects, hosted by Roy Scheider and Jonathan Brandis, featuring behind the scenes ... view
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Self
1993
The story of how the classic epic "Ben-Hur" was made. ... view
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Self - Special Effects Director
1992
Documentary on the making of the 1933 RKO film King Kong. Contains interviews with George Turner, Linwood Dunn, Rudy Behlmer. ... view
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Self
1984
This promotional short for 2010 (1984) shows moviegoers how some of the film's visual effects were created. This includes makeup for Keir Dullea's cha ... view
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Himself
Mar 1953 (first aired)
An annual American awards ceremony honoring cinematic achievements in the film industry. The various category winners are awarded a copy of a statuett ... view
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Self (1 ep.)