Person · Visual Effects
Jim Danforth
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- Animation Department
- Special Effects
In short · Working since 1966, 3 decades active, 6 credits.
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Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan(1989)
special photographic effects: Effects Associates, Inc.

They Live(1988)
special photographic effects

The Aftermath(1982)
Williams

Zorgon: The H-Bomb Beast From Hell(1972)
Posse Member

Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory(1971)
model animator: Wonkavator / optical effects

Star Trek(1966)
prop maker
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4 credits
Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan(1989)
special photographic effects: Effects Associates, Inc.
Film
They Live(1988)
special photographic effects
Film
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory(1971)
model animator: Wonkavator / optical effects (uncredited)
Film
Star Trek(1966)
prop maker (uncredited)
TV
Awards & Nominations
2 nominationsAcademy Awards
- Nom1971Oscar — Visual Effects
- Nom1964Oscar — Visual Effects
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