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Richard Edlund

Bio: Richard Edlund, ASC (born December 6, 1940) is an American visual effects artist. He was a founding member of Industrial Light & Magic, and later co-founded Boss Film Studios and DuMonde VFX
Born: Fri, Dec 06 1940
Birthplace: Fargo, North Dakota, USA
Richard Edlund is 83 years old
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Poster of The Lost Legacy of Tony Gaudio
The Lost Legacy of Tony Gaudio
Richard Edlund was
83 in The Lost Legacy of Tony Gaudio
as 'Self'.
Thu, Sep 12 2024
Poster of Cleanin' Up the Town: Remembering Ghostbusters
Cleanin' Up the Town: Remembering Ghostbusters
Richard Edlund was
79 in Cleanin' Up the Town: Remembering Ghostbusters
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jan 07 2020
Poster of Power of Grayskull: The Definitive History of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe
Power of Grayskull: The Definitive History of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe
Richard Edlund was
76 in Power of Grayskull: The Definitive History of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe
as 'Self - Visual Effects Designer / Cinematographer'.
Sat, Sep 09 2017
Poster of Star Trek: Inside the Roddenberry Vault
Star Trek: Inside the Roddenberry Vault
Richard Edlund was
75 in Star Trek: Inside the Roddenberry Vault
as 'Self'.
Mon, Dec 05 2016
Poster of Star Trek: The Journey to the Silver Screen
Star Trek: The Journey to the Silver Screen
Richard Edlund was
75 in Star Trek: The Journey to the Silver Screen
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jun 07 2016
Poster of Star Wars: Greatest Moments
Star Wars: Greatest Moments
Richard Edlund was
75 in Star Wars: Greatest Moments
as 'Self'.
Sat, Dec 26 2015
Poster of Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films
Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films
Richard Edlund was
73 in Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films
as 'Self - Visual Effects Supervisor'.
Mon, Oct 06 2014
Poster of The Creep Behind the Camera
The Creep Behind the Camera
Richard Edlund was
73 in The Creep Behind the Camera
as 'Himself'.
Sun, Apr 13 2014
Poster of Industrial Light & Magic: Creating the Impossible
Industrial Light & Magic: Creating the Impossible
Richard Edlund was
69 in Industrial Light & Magic: Creating the Impossible
as 'Self'.
Fri, Nov 12 2010
Poster of Vision of a Future Passed: The Prophecy of 2001
Vision of a Future Passed: The Prophecy of 2001
Richard Edlund was
66 in Vision of a Future Passed: The Prophecy of 2001
as 'Self'.
Tue, Oct 23 2007
Poster of Restoring a Legend: Gone with the Wind
Restoring a Legend: Gone with the Wind
Richard Edlund was
63 in Restoring a Legend: Gone with the Wind
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Nov 09 2004
Poster of Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy
Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy
Richard Edlund was
63 in Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy
as 'Self'.
Sun, Sep 12 2004
Poster of Wreckage and Rage: Making 'Alien³'
Wreckage and Rage: Making 'Alien³'
Richard Edlund was
62 in Wreckage and Rage: Making 'Alien³'
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Dec 02 2003
Poster of The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story
The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story
Richard Edlund was
58 in The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story
as 'Himself'.
Fri, Oct 08 1999
Poster of Ben-Hur: The Making of an Epic
Ben-Hur: The Making of an Epic
Richard Edlund was
52 in Ben-Hur: The Making of an Epic
as 'Self - Special Effects Director'.
Fri, Jan 01 1993
Poster of King Kong 60th Anniversary Special: "It was beauty killed the beast."
King Kong 60th Anniversary Special: "It was beauty killed the beast."
Richard Edlund was
51 in King Kong 60th Anniversary Special: "It was beauty killed the beast."
Wed, Sep 16 1992

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Oscars
The Oscars
Richard Edlund was
12+ in The Oscars
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953