Ray Kellogg
American film director, producer and special effects artist
About Ray Kellogg
Lived 1905 – 1976 (aged 70). Ray Kellogg was an American film director, film producer, cinematographer, special effects and soldier.
Edgar Ray Kellogg (November 15, 1905 – July 5, 1976) was an American special effects artist and film director from Iowa.
Career
During World War II, Kellogg was a US Navy Lieutenant with the O.S.S. Field Photographing Branch where he became acquainted with John Ford.
Following the war Kellogg went to Hollywood working in special effects for 20th Century Fox, eventually heading the unit. He made his debut as a director with The Killer Shrews and The Giant Gila Monster in 1959. Both films would later be parodied in Mystery Science Theater 3000.
He co-directed The Green Berets in 1968 with John Wayne, a controversial war film set during the then conflict in Vietnam that involved the US Army.
He died in Ontario, California of cancer.
Filmography Director The Killer Shrews (1959) The Giant Gila Monster (1959) My Dog, Buddy (1960) The Green Berets - co-directed with John Wayne and Mervyn LeRoy (1968)
Producer That Justice Be Done (1945) The Red Pony (TV) (1973)
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Who was Ray Kellogg?
American film director, producer and special effects artist
When was Ray Kellogg born?
Ray Kellogg was born on 15 November 1905 in Iowa.
When did Ray Kellogg die?
Ray Kellogg died on 5 July 1976 in Ontario.
What was Ray Kellogg's occupation?
Ray Kellogg was a film director, film producer, cinematographer, special effects and soldier.
What nationality was Ray Kellogg?
Ray Kellogg was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Ray Kellogg (director)
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