Robert MacDonald (special effects artist)

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Robert Andrew MacDonald (July 16, 1912 – May 12, 1989) was an American special effects artist who won two Academy Awards.

Robert MacDonald
Born
Robert Andrew MacDonald

(1912-07-16)July 16, 1912
California, USA
DiedMay 12, 1989(1989-05-12) (aged 76)
Ventura, California, USA
Other namesBob MacDonald
Bob MacDonald Sr.
Robert MacDonald Sr.
R. A. MacDonald
OccupationSpecial effects artist
Years active1945-1986
SpouseLucy Maude Rich 1914-1994
ChildrenRobert MacDonald Jr., Deborah MacDonald, Lucy Romney MacDonald, Joan MacDonald

Oscar nominations

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All three nominations were in the category of Best Special Effects.

Selected filmography

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References

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  1. ^ "The 32nd Academy Awards (1960) Nominees and Winners". oscars.org. Retrieved March 29, 2014.
  2. ^ "The 35th Academy Awards (1963) Nominees and Winners". oscars.org. Retrieved March 29, 2014.
  3. ^ "The 18th Academy Awards (1946) Nominees and Winners". oscars.org. Retrieved March 29, 2014.
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