James Straus
Visual Effects Artist and animation supervisor
About James Straus
Born 1950. James Straus is a special effect.
James Straus is a special effects artist who was nominated at the 69th Academy Awards for the film Dragonheart in the category of Best Visual Effects. His nomination was shared with Scott Squires, Phil Tippett and Kit West.
He is also an animation supervisor and works at Industrial Light and Magic.
Selected filmography
Alice in Wonderland (2010) G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (2009) X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009) Nim's Island (2008) The Mist (2007) Constantine (2005) Shrek (2001) Paulie (1998) Star Trek: Insurrection (1998) An American Werewolf in Paris (1997) Dragonheart (1996) Jumanji (1995) The Flintstones (1994) Jurassic Park (1993)
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Who is James Straus?
Visual Effects Artist and animation supervisor
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James Straus was born in 1950.
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James Straus is a special effect.
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