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Con Pederson

1934 – 2026

American visual effects artist

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About Con Pederson

Lived 1934 – 2026 (aged 91–92). Con Pederson was an American special effects artist and crossword creator.

Conrad Alan Pederson (April 15, 1934 – January 2, 2026) was an American visual effects artist.

Life and career Pederson was born in Minnesota on April 15, 1934. After majoring in art and anthropology at UCLA, he began working at Disney, where he met Wernher von Braun.

He is most known for being the special effects supervisor for 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968). He also worked on View from the Top (2003), and Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed (2004).

Pederson died in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, on January 2, 2026, at the age of 91.

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Important facts

Born
1934, Minnesota
Birth century
Died
2026, Motion Picture & Television Country House and Hospital
Occupation
Special effects artist, crossword creator
Nationality
Education
University of California, Los Angeles, University of California, Berkeley
Employers
Walt Disney Studios, Graphic Films, Robert Abel and Associates
Also known as
Conrad Alan Pederson

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Con Pederson?

American visual effects artist

When was Con Pederson born?

Con Pederson was born in 1934 in Minnesota.

When did Con Pederson die?

Con Pederson died in 2026 in Motion Picture & Television Country House and Hospital.

What was Con Pederson's occupation?

Con Pederson was a special effects artist and crossword creator.

What nationality was Con Pederson?

Con Pederson was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Con Pederson

· Wikidata: Q53866466

· DBpedia: Con Pederson

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