Russell Shearman
| Russell Shearman | |
|---|---|
| Died | May 5, 1956 |
| Occupation | special effects artist. |
| Years active | 1946-1956 |
Russell Shearman (died May 5, 1956) was an American special effects artist. He won an Academy Award during the 21st Academy Awards for Best Special Effects. He won for the film Portrait of Jennie. He shared his win with Paul Eagler, Charles L. Freeman, J. McMillan Johnson, Clarence Slifer and James G. Stewart.[1]
Filmography
- The Sharkfighters (1956)
- The Kentuckian (1955)
- Beachhead (1954)
- Vera Cruz (1954)
- The Yellow Tomahawk (1954)
- The Diamond Queen (1953)
- Bwana Devil (1952)
- The Crimson Pirate (1952)
- Hans Christian Andersen (1952)
- Portrait of Jennie (1948)
- It's a Wonderful Life (1946)
Death
Russell Shearman died from a shark attack while filming underwater scenes for The Sharkfighters in the Caribbean Sea off Cuba.[2]
References
- ↑ "The 21st Academy Awards (1949) Nominees and Winners". oscars.org. Retrieved March 21, 2014.
- ↑ http://sharkattackfile.net/spreadsheets/pdf_directory/1956.05.07-Shearman.pdf
External links
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