tom thumb (1958)

Born in Herfordshire, England. Entered British film as an uncredited special effects artist for THE THIEF OF BAGDAD (1940). Other notable (non-nominated) special effects credits include EDWARD, MY SON (1949), QUO VADIS? (1951), IVANHOE (1952), THE KNIGHTS OF THE ROUND TABLE (1953), BHOWANI JUNCTION (1956), LIBEL and SUDDENLY, LAST SUMMER (both 1959), VILLAGE OF THE DAMNED (1960), GORGO (1961), THE V.I.P.s, THE HAUNTING and CHILDREN OF THE DAMNED (all 1963), THE YELLOW ROLLS-ROYCE (1964), 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY and WHERE EAGLES DARE (both 1968), YOUNG WINSTON (1972) and his last film, PROFESSOR POPPER'S PROBLEM (1974).  Special Effects 1946: BLITHE SPIRIT - Visual  Special Effects 1958: tom thumb - Photographic 2 nominations, 2 Awards