Born in London, England. Entered British films as a matte artist in 1935. Worked on such notable British features as THINGS TO COME, 1936; FIRE OVER ENGLAND, 1937; THE FOUR FEATHERS, 1939; THE THIEF OF BAGDAD, 1940; and MAJOR BARBARA, 1941. After service in World War II, he returned to work on BLACK NARCISSUS, 1947; THE RED SHOES, 1948; TREASURE ISLAND, 1950; QUO VADIS?, 1951; and CAPTAIN HORATIO HORNBLOWER, 1951. He came to the US and joined the Disney Studio as matte artist, special effect photographer, art director and production designer. Other notable (non-nominated) credits include OLD YELLER, 1957; DARBY O'GILL AND THE LITTLE PEOPLE, 1959; KIDNAPPED, SWISS FAMILY ROBINSON and POLLYANNA, all 1960; THE ABSENT-MINDED PROFESSOR, 1961; IN SEARCH OF THE CASTAWAYS, 1962; SON OF FLUBBER, 1963. Being one of the best matte artists in the business, he also freelanced on such features as SPARTACUS, 1960; SUPERMAN IV: THE QUEST FOR PEACE, 1987; and DICK TRACY, 1990. His son, Harrison Ellenshaw (b. 1945), is also an Oscar®-nominated special effects artist. For a detailed review of their lives and careers, visit ellenshaw.com.  Special Visual Effects 1964: MARY POPPINS (w. Hamilton Luske & Eustace Lycett)  Nominated for Art Direction/Set Decoration 1971: BEDKNOBS AND BROOMSTICKS - Art Direction (w. John B. Mansbridge)  Nominated for Art Direction/Set Decoration 1974: THE ISLAND AT THE TOP OF THE WORLD - Art Direction (w. John B. Mansbridge, Walter H. Tyler & Al Roelofs)  Nominated for Visual Effects 1979: THE BLACK HOLE (w. Art Cruickshank, Eustace Lycett, Danny Lee, Harrison Ellenshaw & Joe Hale) 4 nominations, 1 Award