Willis H. O'Brien

Willis H. O'Brien (1886–1962) was an American animator, trapper and bartender.

Also recorded as Willis O'Brien; Willis Harold O'Brien; Willis Harold O’Brien.

Willis H. O'Brien in brief

Born
1886
Died
1962
Known for
animator, trapper, bartender, draftsperson, sculptor, boxer, filmmaker and film director
Place of birth
Oakland
Contents

Overview

Born at Oakland in 1886, died at Los Angeles in 1962.

In detail

the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is stop-motion.

Employment is recorded with Edison Studios, RKO Pictures and George Pal Productions.

Distinctions recorded are Winsor McCay Award.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Willis H. O'Brien”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1386416: Willis H. O'Brien

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Elsewhere in Sculpture

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