Raymond Frederick Harryhausen (June 29, 1920 – May 7, 2013) was an American-British animator and special effects creator who is regarded as one of the most influential figures in the history of both …

When it comes to motion-picture special effects, there is only one name that personifies movie magic: Ray Harryhausen. From his debut films with George Pal to his final film, Harryhausen imbued magic …

Sadly Ray Harryhausen died in May 2013 but he left his collection, which includes all of his film related artefacts to the Ray & Diana Harryhausen Foundation, which he set up in 1986 to look after his …

Ray Harryhausen, American filmmaker best known for his pioneering use of stop-motion animation effects. He developed Dynamation to make actors appear to interact with animated characters. His …

Jun 29, 2025 · Special effects legend Ray Harryhausen was born on 29 June 1910. We take a look back at his most important films.

An extraordinary number of people came together to produce tonight’s event to honour Ray Harryhausen. BAFTA and the BFI would like to thank all of them with warm special thanks to the …

Jul 16, 2025 · Ray Harryhausen is a name of great significance in the world of fantasy cinema. Discover the story of the legendary special effects and stop-motion animation artist.

Jul 24, 2024 · Several books have been written and documentaries made about the innovative Ray Harryhausen. In this article, I’ll summarize the history behind his status as the most influential stop …

Jun 29, 2025 · Raymond Frederick Harryhausen was hailed as one of the greatest special effects artist who ever lived, and after Willis O’Brien, the undisputed master of stop-action animation. He inspired …

One of the most important filmmakers of the 20th century, Harryhausen created some of the most memorable special effects of cinema history, bringing a unique menagerie of creatures to life on the …