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Richard R. Hoover

b. 2000

Visual effects artist noted for his work on Armageddon and Superman Returns

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About Richard R. Hoover

Born 2000. Richard R. Hoover is a special effect.

Richard R. Hoover is a visual effects artist noted for his work on Armageddon, Superman Returns and Blade Runner 2049.

Bio

Hoover earned a fine arts degree from the University of Oregon in 1980.

Oscar Nominations

Both are in the category of Best Visual Effects.

71st Academy Awards - Nominated for Armageddon. Nomination shared with John Frazier and Patrick McClung. Lost to What Dreams May Come. 79th Academy Awards - Nominated for Superman Returns. Nomination shared with Mark Stetson, Neil Corbould and Jon Thum. Lost to Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest. 90th Academy Awards- Won for Blade Runner 2049. Nomination shared with John Nelson, Gerd Nefzer, and Paul Lambert.

Selected filmography

Jungle 2 Jungle (1997) Armageddon (1998) Inspector Gadget (1999) Unbreakable (2000) Seabiscuit (2003) Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004) Superman Returns (2006) Valkyrie (2008) Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore (2010) The Smurfs (2011) The Smurfs 2 (2013) Blade Runner 2049 (2017) Red Notice (2021)

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Important facts

Born
2000
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Special effect
Education
University of Oregon
Awards
Academy Award for Best Visual Effects; Sitges Film Festival best special effects award

People in Richard R. Hoover's life

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b. 1962
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Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Richard R. Hoover?

visual effects artist noted for his work on Armageddon and Superman Returns

When was Richard R. Hoover born?

Richard R. Hoover was born in 2000.

What is Richard R. Hoover's occupation?

Richard R. Hoover is a special effect.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Richard R. Hoover

· Wikidata: Q2150412

· DBpedia: Richard R. Hoover

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