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Lawrence W. Butler

Special effects artist (1908-1988) · United States · On the map · Directors · Died at 80

Lawrence W. Butler was an American special effects artist, best known as the inventor of the bluescreening process. He won an Academy Award for Best Special Effects and was nominated for three more in the same category.

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Awards

Academy Award for Best Special Effects1941

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Country
United States
Category
Directors
Type
Movie Director
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1908 to 1988 · aged 80

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