R. T. Layton
English-born American special effects artist
About R. T. Layton
Lived 1884 – 1941 (aged 57). R. T. Layton was a British special effects artist.
Robert Townsend Layton (16 April 1884 – 3 November 1941) was an English special effects artist. He was nominated for an Oscar for Best Special Effects on the film The Long Voyage Home at the 13th Academy Awards.
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Who was R. T. Layton?
English-born American special effects artist (1884-1941)
When was R. T. Layton born?
R. T. Layton was born on 16 April 1884 in Cambridge.
When did R. T. Layton die?
R. T. Layton died on 3 November 1941 in Los Angeles.
What was R. T. Layton's occupation?
R. T. Layton was a special effects artist.
What nationality was R. T. Layton?
R. T. Layton was British.
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