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Danny Lee

1919 – 2014

Special effects artist

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About Danny Lee

Lived 1919 – 2014 (aged 95). Danny Lee was an American special effect.

Daniel West Lee (July 9, 1919 – November 28, 2014) was an American special effects artist. He was known for his work on Arthur Penn's Bonnie and Clyde, most notably orchestrating the film's famous, bullet-ridden finale in which the title duo are killed in a hail of gunfire. He was also known for contributing effects work to over fifty live-action features for The Walt Disney Company between 1959 and 1980, including Mary Poppins, The Love Bug, and Academy Award-winning work on Bedknobs and Broomsticks.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Special effect
Nationality
Awards
Academy Award for Best Visual Effects
Also known as
Daniel West Lee

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Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Danny Lee?

special effects artist (1919-2014)

When was Danny Lee born?

Danny Lee was born on 9 July 1919 in Wisconsin.

When did Danny Lee die?

Danny Lee died on 28 November 2014 in Prescott.

What was Danny Lee's occupation?

Danny Lee was a special effect.

What nationality was Danny Lee?

Danny Lee was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Danny Lee

· Wikidata: Q16546076

· DBpedia: Danny Lee (special effects artist)

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