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Michael Kanfer

b. 2000

Visual effects artist

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About Michael Kanfer

Born 2000. Michael Kanfer is a special effect.

Michael Kanfer is an American visual effects artist who is best known for his work on Titanic and Apollo 13.

Oscars Both of these are in the category of Best Visual Effects

68th Academy Awards-Nominated for Apollo 13. Nomination shared with Leslie Ekker, Robert Legato and Matt Sweeney. Lost to Babe. 70th Academy Awards-Titanic. Shared with Thomas L. Fisher, Mark Lasoff and Robert Legato. Won.

Selected filmography

Apollo 13 (1995) Titanic (1997) What Dreams May Come (1998) Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004)

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Important facts

Born
2000
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Special effect
Awards
Academy Award for Best Visual Effects

People in Michael Kanfer's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

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b. 1955
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Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Michael Kanfer?

visual effects artist

When was Michael Kanfer born?

Michael Kanfer was born in 2000.

What is Michael Kanfer's occupation?

Michael Kanfer is a special effect.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Michael Kanfer

· Wikidata: Q1711555

· DBpedia: Michael Kanfer

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