Ray Harryhausen: Stop-Motion Special Effects Pioneer Dies at 92

Ray Harryhausen was an American-British visual effects creator. Born on June 29, 1920, in Los Angeles, he was inspired by King Kong and worked with Willis O'Brien.

He created the stop-motion creatures in films including Jason and the Argonauts (1963), The 7th Voyage of Sinbad and Clash of the Titans. His battle between skeletons and Jason is a landmark of movie effects.

He received an Academy Honorary Award in 1992. Harryhausen died in London on May 7, 2013, at age 92.

Achievements: Academy Honorary Award (1992).

Birth: June 29, 1920 - Los Angeles, California.

Profession: Special effects artist.

Interesting Facts: Directors like Peter Jackson and Tim Burton cite him as an inspiration.