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David Clayton

b. 2000

Visual effects supervisor

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About David Clayton

Born 2000. David Clayton is an Australian special effect.

David Clayton is a visual effects supervisor. He has received three nominations for the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects: for The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey in 2013, for The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug in 2014, and for Better Man in 2025.

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Important facts

Born
2000, Brisbane
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Special effect
Nationality
Australia

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Frequently asked questions

Who is David Clayton?

visual effects supervisor

When was David Clayton born?

David Clayton was born in 2000 in Brisbane.

What is David Clayton's occupation?

David Clayton is a special effect.

What nationality is David Clayton?

David Clayton is Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: David Clayton

· Wikidata: Q15865008

· DBpedia: David Clayton (visual effects)

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