Stan Winston
American special effects artist (1946–2008)
Biography
Stanley Winston (April 7, 1946 – June 15, 2008) was an American television and film special make-up effects artist, best known for his work on the Terminator franchise, the Jurassic Park trilogy, Aliens, The Thing, the first two installments of the Predator franchise, Inspector Gadget, Iron Man and Edward Scissorhands. He won a quartet of Academy Awards for his work.
Winston, a frequent collaborator with directors James Cameron, Steven Spielberg and Tim Burton, owned several effects studios, including Stan Winston Digital. The established areas of expertise for Winston were in makeup, puppets and practical effects, but at the time of his death, he had expanded his studio to encompass digital effects as well.
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Awards & honours (7)
- Academy Award for Best Makeup and Hairstyling
- Academy Award for Best Visual Effects
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- BAFTA Award for Best Special Visual Effects
- Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Makeup for a Single-Camera Series
- Time Machine Award
- The George Pal Memorial Award
Quick answers about Stan Winston
- How old was Stan Winston?
- Stan Winston died on June 15, 2008 at the age of 62.
- When is Stan Winston's birthday?
- Stan Winston was born on April 7, 1946.
- Where was Stan Winston born?
- Stan Winston was born in Richmond.
- What is Stan Winston's zodiac sign?
- Stan Winston's zodiac sign is Aries.
- What is Stan Winston's nationality?
- Stan Winston is a citizen of United States.
- What does Stan Winston do?
- Stan Winston is known as film director, make-up artist, film producer, engineer.
