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John Stears
British special effects expert (1934–1999).
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John Stears
Date of Birth
8/25/1934
Date of Death
4/28/1999
Place of Birth
Uxbridge
Place of Death
Pacific Palisades
Instance Of
Human
Cause of Death
Stroke
Country of Citizenship
United Kingdom
Given Name
John
Image
Manner of Death
Natural Causes
Award Received
Academy Award for Best Visual Effects
(4/18/1966)
For Work
:
Thunderball
Statement Is Subject Of
:
38th Academy Awards
Point in Time
:
4/18/1966
Academy Award for Best Visual Effects
(4/3/1978)
For Work
:
Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope
Statement Is Subject Of
:
50th Academy Awards
Together With
:
John Charles Dykstra
Together With
:
Richard Edlund
Together With
:
Grant McCune
Together With
:
Robert Blalack
Point in Time
:
4/3/1978
Nominated For
Academy Award for Best Visual Effects
(2/21/1966)
For Work
:
Thunderball
Statement Is Subject Of
:
38th Academy Awards
Point in Time
:
2/21/1966
Academy Award for Best Visual Effects
(2/21/1978)
For Work
:
Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope
Statement Is Subject Of
:
50th Academy Awards
Point in Time
:
2/21/1978
Occupation
Special Effects Artist
Designer
Start of Work Period
1956
Sex or Gender
Male
Languages Spoken, Written or Signed
English
Name in Native Language
John Stears