About Donald Jahraus
Lived 1892 – 1963 (aged 70). Donald Jahraus was an American artist.
Donald Jahraus (July 13, 1892 – April 3, 1963) was an American special effects artist. He won an Academy Award for Best Special Effects and was nominated for two more in the same category.
Selected filmography Jahraus won an Academy Award for Best Special Effects and was nominated for two more:
Won Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo (1944)
Nominated Stand By for Action (1942) They Were Expendable (1945)
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Who was Donald Jahraus?
special effects artist (1892-1963)
When was Donald Jahraus born?
Donald Jahraus was born on 13 July 1892 in Salt Lake City.
When did Donald Jahraus die?
Donald Jahraus died on 3 April 1963 in Los Angeles.
What was Donald Jahraus's occupation?
Donald Jahraus was an artist.
What nationality was Donald Jahraus?
Donald Jahraus was American.
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