Ray Harryhausen

Ray Harryhausen was a pioneering special effects artist and stop-motion animator known for creating remarkable, lifelike models of monsters and mythical creatures in movies from the 1950s to the 1980s. Using detailed puppet-like figures, he meticulously moved them frame by frame to bring fantastical beings—like dinosaurs, dragons, and gods—to life on screen. His innovative techniques set new standards in visual effects and influenced generations of filmmakers, making him a legendary figure in the history of special effects and fantasy cinema.