Frank Brendel
American special effects artist
About Frank Brendel
Lived 1914 – 1992 (aged 77).
Frank Brendel (November 24, 1914 – June 20, 1992) was an American special effects artist. He won a Special Achievement Academy Award in the category Best Visual Effects for the film Earthquake.
Selected filmography Earthquake (1974; co-won the Special Achievement Academy Award with Glen Robinson and Albert Whitlock)
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Who was Frank Brendel?
American special effects artist (1914–1992)
When was Frank Brendel born?
Frank Brendel was born on 24 November 1914.
When did Frank Brendel die?
Frank Brendel died on 20 June 1992.
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