Paul Eagler
Eagler (September 24, 1890 – September 29, 1961) was an American special effects artist. He won an Academy Award for Best Special Effects, for Portrait of Jennie, and was nominated for another one in the same category for Foreign Correspondent.
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Paul Eagler
- Name
- Paul Eagler
- Born
- 24 September 1890
- Birthplace
- Newman, Illinois, United States
- Died
- 29 September 1961
- Place of death
- Sherman Oaks, California, United States
- Occupation
- Special effects artist
- Nationality
- United States
- Honours
- Academy Award for Best Special Effects
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• Name — Paul Eagler • Born — 24 September 1890 • Birthplace — Newman, Illinois, United States • Died — 29 September 1961 • Place of death — Sherman Oaks, California, United States • Occupation — Special effects artist • Years Active — 1922-1960
Biography
Biography
Paul E. Eagler was born in Newman, Illinois on September 24, 1890. He died in Sherman Oaks, California on September 29, 1961.
Selected filmography
Selected filmography
• Because of a Woman (1917) • Sudden Jim (1917) • The Millionaire Vagrant (1917) • Bond of Fear (1917) • Partners of the Tide (1921) • Five Bad Men (1935) Eagler won one Academy Award for Best Special Effects and was nominated for another one:
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Won
• Portrait of Jennie (1948)
Nominated
Nominated
• Foreign Correspondent (1940)
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Paul Eagler is recorded as having received Academy Award for Best Special Effects.
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1890
Paul Eagler born at Newman.
1961
Paul Eagler died at Sherman Oaks.
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