Person
John Richardson
In short · Working since 1962, 7 decades active, 21 credits, 1 Academy Award win.
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2(2011)
special effects supervisor
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1(2010)
special effects supervisor
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix(2007)
special effects supervisor
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire(2005)
special effects supervisor
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban(2004)
production special effects supervisor
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets(2002)
special effects supervisor
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19 creditsHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2(2011)
special effects supervisor
FilmHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1(2010)
special effects supervisor
FilmHarry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix(2007)
special effects supervisor
Film
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire(2005)
special effects supervisor
FilmHarry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban(2004)
production special effects supervisor
FilmHarry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets(2002)
special effects supervisor
Film
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone(2001)
special effects supervisor
Film
Deep Blue Sea(1999)
special effects supervisor
Film
Starship Troopers(1997)
special effects supervisor (uncredited)
Film
Broken Arrow(1996)
special effects supervisor (uncredited)
Film
The American President(1995)
special effects (uncredited)
Film
Cliffhanger(1993)
special effects coordinator
Film
Far and Away(1992)
special effects supervisor: Ireland
Film
Aliens(1986)
special effects supervisor
Film
Superman(1978)
special effects: Canada and New York
Film
A Bridge Too Far(1977)
special effects supervisor
Film
Barry Lyndon(1975)
special effects (uncredited)
Film
The Dirty Dozen(1967)
special effects assistant (uncredited)
Film
Lawrence of Arabia(1962)
special effects assistant (uncredited)
Film
Awards & Nominations
1 win · 5 nominationsAcademy Awards
- Nom2011Oscar — Visual Effects
- Nom2010Oscar — Visual Effects
- Nom2004Oscar — Visual Effects
- Nom1997Oscar — Visual Effects
- Nom1993Oscar — Visual Effects
- Won1986Oscar — Visual Effects
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- Icons UnearthedSelf - SFX Technician · 2022
- From Rollerball to RomeSelf · 2020
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