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Dennis Muren

Bio: Dennis Muren is the Senior Visual Effects Supervisor and Creative Director of Industrial Light & Magic. A recipient of nine Oscars for Best Achievement in Visual Effects and a Technical Achievement Academy Award®, Muren is actively involved in the evolution of the company, as well as the design and development of new techniques and equipment
Born: Fri, Nov 01 1946
Birthplace: Glendale, California, USA
Dennis Muren is 78 years old
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Poster of A Celebration of Tenacity
A Celebration of Tenacity
Dennis Muren was
77 in A Celebration of Tenacity
as 'Self'.
Sat, Jun 01 2024
Poster of Lost in Time: Unearthing the Primevals
Lost in Time: Unearthing the Primevals
Dennis Muren was
77 in Lost in Time: Unearthing the Primevals
as 'Self'.
Fri, May 31 2024
Poster of In Search of Tomorrow
In Search of Tomorrow
Dennis Muren was
75 in In Search of Tomorrow
as 'Self - Interviewee'.
Sat, Feb 19 2022
Poster of Empire at 40
Empire at 40
Dennis Muren was
73 in Empire at 40
as 'Self'.
Fri, May 29 2020
Poster of Phil Tippett: Mad Dreams and Monsters
Phil Tippett: Mad Dreams and Monsters
Dennis Muren was
72 in Phil Tippett: Mad Dreams and Monsters
as 'Self'.
Sat, Sep 14 2019
Poster of T2: Reprogramming The Terminator
T2: Reprogramming The Terminator
Dennis Muren was
71 in T2: Reprogramming The Terminator
as 'Self'.
Thu, Nov 23 2017
Poster of Spielberg
Spielberg
Dennis Muren was
70 in Spielberg
as 'Self'.
Thu, Oct 05 2017
Poster of Finding Harryhausen with Dennis Muren
Finding Harryhausen with Dennis Muren
Dennis Muren was
70 in Finding Harryhausen with Dennis Muren
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Sep 19 2017
Poster of Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex
Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex
Dennis Muren was
69 in Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex
as 'Self'.
Wed, Nov 18 2015
Poster of Ralph McQuarrie: Tribute to a Master
Ralph McQuarrie: Tribute to a Master
Dennis Muren was
67 in Ralph McQuarrie: Tribute to a Master
as 'Self'.
Wed, Mar 05 2014
Poster of From Morf to Morphing: The Dawn of Digital Filmmaking
From Morf to Morphing: The Dawn of Digital Filmmaking
Dennis Muren was
66 in From Morf to Morphing: The Dawn of Digital Filmmaking
as 'Self - Senior Visual Effects Supervisor'.
Fri, Apr 05 2013
Poster of Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan
Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan
Dennis Muren was
65 in Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan
as 'Self'.
Sat, Sep 29 2012
Poster of Side by Side
Side by Side
Dennis Muren was
65 in Side by Side
as 'Self'.
Sun, Aug 19 2012
Poster of Return to Jurassic Park
Return to Jurassic Park
Dennis Muren was
64 in Return to Jurassic Park
as 'Self'.
Sat, Feb 05 2011
Poster of Industrial Light & Magic: Creating the Impossible
Industrial Light & Magic: Creating the Impossible
Dennis Muren was
64 in Industrial Light & Magic: Creating the Impossible
as 'Self'.
Fri, Nov 12 2010
Poster of Visual Effects: The Thief of Bagdad
Visual Effects: The Thief of Bagdad
Dennis Muren was
61 in Visual Effects: The Thief of Bagdad
as 'Self'.
Tue, May 27 2008
Poster of Nexus Generation: Fans & Filmmakers
Nexus Generation: Fans & Filmmakers
Dennis Muren was
61 in Nexus Generation: Fans & Filmmakers
as 'Self'.
Mon, Dec 03 2007
Poster of Vision of a Future Passed: The Prophecy of 2001
Vision of a Future Passed: The Prophecy of 2001
Dennis Muren was
60 in Vision of a Future Passed: The Prophecy of 2001
as 'Self'.
Tue, Oct 23 2007
Poster of The Pixar Story
The Pixar Story
Dennis Muren was
60 in The Pixar Story
as 'Self'.
Tue, Aug 28 2007
Poster of Amazing! Exploring the Far Reaches of Forbidden Planet
Amazing! Exploring the Far Reaches of Forbidden Planet
Dennis Muren was
60 in Amazing! Exploring the Far Reaches of Forbidden Planet
as 'Self'.
Tue, Nov 14 2006
Poster of The Sci-Fi Boys
The Sci-Fi Boys
Dennis Muren was
59 in The Sci-Fi Boys
as 'Self'.
Thu, Apr 27 2006
Poster of George Lucas: Creating an Empire
George Lucas: Creating an Empire
Dennis Muren was
58 in George Lucas: Creating an Empire
as 'Self'.
Thu, Jan 27 2005
Poster of No Feat But What We Make: 'Terminator 2' and the Rise of Digital Effects
No Feat But What We Make: 'Terminator 2' and the Rise of Digital Effects
Dennis Muren was
56 in No Feat But What We Make: 'Terminator 2' and the Rise of Digital Effects
Tue, Jun 03 2003
Poster of R2-D2: Beneath the Dome
R2-D2: Beneath the Dome
Dennis Muren was
55 in R2-D2: Beneath the Dome
as 'Self'.
Sun, Nov 25 2001
Poster of The Making of 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind'
The Making of 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind'
Dennis Muren was
54 in The Making of 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind'
as 'Self'.
Tue, May 08 2001
Poster of From Star Wars to Star Wars: The Story of Industrial Light & Magic
From Star Wars to Star Wars: The Story of Industrial Light & Magic
Dennis Muren was
52 in From Star Wars to Star Wars: The Story of Industrial Light & Magic
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jun 15 1999
Poster of The Making of 'The Lost World'
The Making of 'The Lost World'
Dennis Muren was
50 in The Making of 'The Lost World'
as 'Self'.
Thu, May 08 1997
Poster of Star Wars: The Magic & the Mystery
Star Wars: The Magic & the Mystery
Dennis Muren was
50 in Star Wars: The Magic & the Mystery
as 'Self'.
Thu, Feb 06 1997
Poster of The Harryhausen Chronicles
The Harryhausen Chronicles
Dennis Muren was
50 in The Harryhausen Chronicles
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jan 01 1997
Poster of The Making of 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial'
The Making of 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial'
Dennis Muren was
49 in The Making of 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial'
as 'Self'.
Tue, Oct 01 1996
Poster of The Making of 'Jurassic Park'
The Making of 'Jurassic Park'
Dennis Muren was
48 in The Making of 'Jurassic Park'
as 'Self'.
Sun, Apr 23 1995
Poster of Masters of Illusion: The Wizards of Special Effects
Masters of Illusion: The Wizards of Special Effects
Dennis Muren was
47 in Masters of Illusion: The Wizards of Special Effects
as 'Self'.
Sun, May 22 1994
Poster of The Making of 'Terminator 2: Judgment Day'
The Making of 'Terminator 2: Judgment Day'
Dennis Muren was
44 in The Making of 'Terminator 2: Judgment Day'
as 'Self'.
Tue, Sep 10 1991
Poster of Willow: The Making of an Adventure
Willow: The Making of an Adventure
Dennis Muren was
41 in Willow: The Making of an Adventure
as 'Self - Visual Effects'.
Tue, Apr 26 1988
Poster of The Making of 'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom'
The Making of 'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom'
Dennis Muren was
38 in The Making of 'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom'
as 'Self'.
Tue, Dec 04 1984
Poster of Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi
Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi
Dennis Muren was
37 in Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi
as 'Self'.
Mon, Nov 21 1983
Poster of Raiders of the Lost Ark
Raiders of the Lost Ark
Dennis Muren was
34 in Raiders of the Lost Ark
as 'Nazi Spy on the Airplane (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jun 12 1981
Poster of Ray Harryhausen: Working With Dinosaurs
Ray Harryhausen: Working With Dinosaurs
Dennis Muren will be
78+ in Ray Harryhausen: Working With Dinosaurs
as 'self'.
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TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Light & Magic
Light & Magic
Dennis Muren was
75+ in Light & Magic
as 'Self - Camera Department'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jul 27 2022