About Ralph Hammeras
Lived 1894 – 1970 (aged 75). Ralph Hammeras was an American cinematographer, production designer, art director and special effect.
Ralph Hammeras (March 24, 1894 – February 3, 1970) was an American special effects designer, cinematographer and art director. He was nominated for three Academy Awards. He created a large-scale miniature of the city of London for the film The Sky Hawk, he also created special mechanical effects for it. He was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and died in Los Angeles, California.
Awards 1929: Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Engineering Effects. 1931: Just Imagine - Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Art Direction. 1949: Deep Waters - Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Special Effects.
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Who was Ralph Hammeras?
American designer (1894-1970)
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Ralph Hammeras was born on 24 March 1894 in Minneapolis.
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Ralph Hammeras died on 3 February 1970 in Los Angeles.
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Ralph Hammeras was a cinematographer, production designer, art director and special effect.
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Ralph Hammeras was American.
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