Gordon Jennings
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Gordon Jennings, A.S.C. (1896 – January 11, 1953) was an American special effects artist. He received seven Academy Awards (mainly for Best Special Effects) and was nominated for eight more in the same category. After starting 1919 in Hollywood as camera assistant he worked from 1932 until 1953 on the visual and special effects of more than 180 films. His older brother was cinematographer Devereaux Jennings (1884-1952), who filmed, for instance, Buster Keaton's monumental The General in 1926.
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Born | Henry Gordon Jennings 1896 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States |
Died | January 11, 1953 (aged 56–57) Hollywood, California, United States |
Occupation | Special effects artist |
Years active | 1919–1953 |
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