Clarence Slifer
Special effects artist
About Clarence Slifer
Lived 1912 – 1993 (aged 80–81). Clarence Slifer was an American cinematic technician and focus puller.
Clarence Slifer (August 31, 1904 – 1993) was an American special effects artist. He won an Academy Award for Best Special Effects and was nominated for another one in the same category.
Selected filmography Slifer won an Academy Award for Best Special Effects and was nominated for another one:
Won Portrait of Jennie (1948)
Nominated The North Star (1943)
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Who was Clarence Slifer?
special effects artist
When was Clarence Slifer born?
Clarence Slifer was born on 1 February 1912.
When did Clarence Slifer die?
Clarence Slifer died in 1993 in Grundy Center.
What was Clarence Slifer's occupation?
Clarence Slifer was a cinematic technician and focus puller.
What nationality was Clarence Slifer?
Clarence Slifer was American.
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