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
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.
“Willis H. O'Brien”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q1386416: Willis H. O'Brien
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