Chuck Gaspar

Chuck Gaspar
Born (1938-01-25)January 25, 1938
USA
Died January 15, 2009(2009-01-15) (aged 70)
USA
Other names Charles Gaspar
Chuck Gasper
Occupation Visual effects artist
Years active 1963-1999
Children Michael Gaspar and Dan Gaspar

Chuck Gaspar (January 25, 1938-January 15, 2009) was an American special effects artist who worked on 70 different films and TV shows, such as The Birds, Ghostbusters and Armageddon.

He was nominated at the 57th Academy Awards in the category of Best Visual Effects for his work on the film Ghostbusters. He shared his nomination with John Bruno, Richard Edlund and Mark Vargo. [1]

In addition, he received a Technical achievement Oscar five years after his death.

Family

His father was a special effects artist named Geza Gaspar. His sons, Michael Gaspar and Dan Gaspar, are special effects artist as well.

References

  1. "The 57th Academy Awards (1985) Nominees and Winners". oscars.org. Retrieved April 8, 2014.

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