Richard Edlund
Richard Edlund, ASC (born December 6, 1940) is an American visual effects artist and inventor. He was a founding member of Industrial Light & Magic, having already founded Pignose amplifiers, and later co-founded Boss Film Studios and DuMonde VFX. He has won two Academy Awards for Best Visual Effects (1978, Star Wars; 1982, Raiders of the Lost Ark), two Special Achievement Awards, two Scientific and Technical Awards, and the Medal of Commendation. He is also a recipient of the BAFTA and Emmy Awards.
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| Known For | Visual Effects |
|---|---|
| Most Rating | 0.6242 |
| Birthday | 1940-12-06 |
| Place of Birth | Fargo, North Dakota, USA |
| Also Known As |
1999
The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story
7.818/11
There's not a person in the world who wouldn't recognize Mickey Mouse. But until now, not many knew the man who originally gave shape, movement and pe...
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The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story
1993
Ben-Hur: The Making of an Epic
7.7/9
The story of how the classic epic "Ben-Hur" was made.
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Ben-Hur: The Making of an Epic
2014
Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films
7.206/180
A documentary about the rise and fall of the Cannon Film Group, the legendary independent film company helmed by Israeli cousins Menahem Golan and Yor...
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Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films
2004
Restoring a Legend: Gone with the Wind
8.167/6
DVD featurette on the restoration of Gone with the Wind (1939).
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Restoring a Legend: Gone with the Wind
2014
The Creep Behind the Camera
5/8
An exploration of the making of b-movie sci-fi cult classic "The Creeping Terror" and its con-man director Art "A.J." Nelson/Vic Savage.
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The Creep Behind the Camera
2004
Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy
7.6/217
From the earliest versions of the script to the blockbuster debuts, explore the creation of the Star Wars Trilogy.
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Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy
2015
Star Wars: Greatest Moments
7.191/34
Alex Zane counts down the top 20 Star Wars moments as voted by the public. Includes contributions from famous fans as well as the stars and crew of th...
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Star Wars: Greatest Moments
2010
Industrial Light & Magic: Creating the Impossible
6.73/33
Leslie Iwerks' documentary takes audiences behind the scenes at ILM with in depth interviews with some of the company's top talent and showcases never...
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Industrial Light & Magic: Creating the Impossible
2007
Vision of a Future Passed: The Prophecy of 2001
6/4
This documentary about "2001: A Space Odyssey" looks at some of the things that seemed fanciful in 1968, which don't seem quite as much anymore.
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Vision of a Future Passed: The Prophecy of 2001
2016
Star Trek: The Journey to the Silver Screen
2.8/3
In celebration of Star Trek's 50th anniversary, this two-hour documentary explores this enduring franchise by offering viewers an unprecedented, candi...
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Star Trek: The Journey to the Silver Screen
2020
Cleanin' Up the Town: Remembering Ghostbusters
6.9/16
The documentary that tells us the full story from where it all started through to the future of the "Ghostbusters" franchise.
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Cleanin' Up the Town: Remembering Ghostbusters
1992
King Kong 60th Anniversary Special: "It was beauty killed the beast."
8/1
Documentary on the making of the 1933 RKO film King Kong. Contains interviews with George Turner, Linwood Dunn, Rudy Behlmer.
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King Kong 60th Anniversary Special: "It was beauty killed the beast."
2016
Star Trek: Inside the Roddenberry Vault
5.8/5
Fifty years after the original Star Trek first arrived on television, is there anything about Gene Roddenberry's space opera that hasn't been uncovere...
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Star Trek: Inside the Roddenberry Vault
2017
Power of Grayskull: The Definitive History of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe
7/53
This documentary looks to forge the greatest, most definitive, documentary on everything He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, She-Ra, the live acti...
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Power of Grayskull: The Definitive History of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe
2003
Wreckage and Rage: Making 'Alien³'
7.8/23
The creation of the film Alien³ (1992) is covered here in this feature-length documentary in exhaustive detail. Many interviews with the cast and crew...
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Wreckage and Rage: Making 'Alien³'
2024
The Lost Legacy of Tony Gaudio
7.5/1
De Sica, Fellini, Loren, Benigni, Sorrentino. Many Italians have won an Academy Award®. But who was the first ever?
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The Lost Legacy of Tony Gaudio
1994
Masters of Illusion: The Wizards of Special Effects
9/1
Documentary focused on the creation of movie and television special effects, hosted by Roy Scheider and Jonathan Brandis, featuring behind the scenes...
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Masters of Illusion: The Wizards of Special Effects
1984
2010 : The Odyssey Continues
10/1
This promotional short for 2010 (1984) shows moviegoers how some of the film's visual effects were created. This includes makeup for Keir Dullea's cha...
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2010 : The Odyssey Continues
2005
Ray Harryhausen: The Early Years Collection
8/3
For over a half century, Ray Harryhausen has amazed and inspired countless filmmakers and fans around the world with his breathtaking motion picture e...
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Ray Harryhausen: The Early Years Collection
2014
Toy Masters
5.3/3
First ever feature-length documentary on the world-wide phenomenon that inspired an entire generation of children and became a billion dollar franchis...
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Toy Masters
1980
SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back
8.231/13
Hosted by Mark Hamill, this revealing documentary offers behind-the-scenes glimpses into the amazing special effects that transformed George Lucas’ vi...
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SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back
2026
Rubberhead: The Life & Monsters of Steve Johnson
0/0
Known for his intense work ethic, perfectionism, and obsession with breaking new ground, Steve Johnson has created iconic creatures and effects for so...
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