Willis O'Brien

Willis H. "O'Bie" O'Brien (March 2, 1886 - November 8, 1962) was a pioneering motion picture special effects Irish American artist who perfected and specialized in stop-motion animation. O'Brien was born in Oakland, California. He was a cartoonist for the San Francisco Daily News, and a professional marble sculptor before he began working in film. O'Brien was married to...
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  • Mar 2, 1886

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  • Nov 8, 1962

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