John Richardson (special effects artist)
John Richardson (* 1945 in England ) is a British film knitting technician. Richardson received an Oscar and a BAFTA Award for his work on Aliens - The Return . He was also nominated for an Oscar for Cliffhanger - Only the Strong Survive .
He was born the son of special effects old man Cliff Richardson . This enabled him to gain experience in all areas of cinema effects while still at school. He already helped his father when he was working on Exodus .
Today, Richardson is considered one of the best effects supervisors in the world. Among other things, his battle scene in the film The Bridge of Arnhem is famous . However, Richardson took part in many other international productions.
One year after filming The Omen , Richardson's girlfriend at the time is said to have been beheaded in an accident . A similar scene occurred in the film.
Filmography
- 1971: The devils
- 1976: the omen
- 1979: Explosive Command Atlantic
- 1980: Lifts the Titanic
- Superman
- Willow
- Treasure Island
- Highlander II
- In a distant land
- Perfect Love Affair
- Crazy and on the run
- Hello Mr. President
- Broken Arrow
- Starship Troopers
- Moonraker - Top Secret
- Octopussy
- facing death
- The breath of death
- License to kill .
Web links
- John Richardson in the Internet Movie Database (English)
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Richardson, John |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | British film animation technician |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1945 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | England |