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John Stears

British special effects expert (1934–1999).

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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

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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
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