A. Arnold Gillespie

14. Oktober 1899 — 3. Mai 1978 (78 Jahre)
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Albert Arnold "Buddy" Gillespie (October 14, 1899 – May 3, 1978) was an American cinema special effects artist.

He was born on October 14, 1899 in El Paso, Texas. Gillespie joined MGM as a set designer in 1925, a year after it was founded. He was educated at Columbia University and the Arts Students League. His first project was the silent film Ben-Hur, released that same year. He worked at the studio in various capacities until 1962. In 1936, he became the head of MGM's Special Effects Department.

He died on May 3, 1978 in Los Angeles, California.

Bekannt aus

  • Dreißig Sekunden über Tokio
    Dreißig Sekunden über Tokio1944
  • Taifun
    Taifun1947

Filmografie

2004
Cecil B. DeMille: American Epic · as Self - Interviewee
1990
1980
Hollywood · as Self
1953
The 25th Annual Academy Awards · as Self - Honorary Oscar For Special Effects