Leslie Ekker
Visual Effects Artist
About Leslie Ekker
Born 1955. Leslie Ekker is an American special effects artist and special effect.
Leslie Ekker (born August 15, 1955 in Hollywood, California) is an American special effects artist who was nominated at the 68th Academy Awards in the category of Best Visual Effects. He was nominated for the film Apollo 13, along with Michael Kanfer, Robert Legato and Matt Sweeney.
Selected filmography
Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979) Blade Runner (1982) The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension (1984) Edward Scissorhands (1990) Hook (1991) True Lies (1994) Apollo 13 (1995) Titanic (1997)
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Who is Leslie Ekker?
Visual Effects Artist
When was Leslie Ekker born?
Leslie Ekker was born on 15 August 1955 in Hollywood.
What is Leslie Ekker's occupation?
Leslie Ekker is a special effects artist and special effect.
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Leslie Ekker is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Leslie Ekker. https://biography.guide/leslie-ekker/
MLA: "Leslie Ekker." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/leslie-ekker/.
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