Born in Chicago, IL. Entered American film with special photographic effects for THE MUMMY'S TOMB at Universal in 1942. Other credits include PHANTOM OF THE OPERA and FLESH AND FANTASY (both 1943), WHEN WORLDS COLLIDE (1951), THE TIME MACHINE and DINOSAURUS! (both 1960), MASTER OF THE WORLD (1961), THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF THE BROTHERS GRIMM and JACK THE GIANT KILLER (both 1962), 7 FACES OF DR. LAO (1964), THE HORSE IN THE GRAY FLANNEL SUIT (1968), and BEWARE! THE BLOB (1972). Baar also contributed special effects to 5 episodes of the "H.R. Pufnstuf" television series in 1969.  Special Effects 1960: THE TIME MACHINE - (Visual) (w. Gene Warren) 1 nomination, 1 Award