Kit West
British special effects artist (1936–2016)
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Kit West (6 February 1936 – 17 April 2016) was a British special effects artist who was most known for his work in Raiders of the Lost Ark, Return of the Jedi and Dune.
Died17 April 2016 (aged 80)
England
OccupationSpecial effects artist
Notable workRaiders of the Lost Ark, Return of the Jedi
Early life
Oscar history
All these were for Best Visual Effects.
- 1981 Academy Awards-Raiders of the Lost Ark, award shared with Richard Edlund, Joe Johnston and Bruce Nicholson. Won the Oscar.[3]
- 1985 Academy Awards-Young Sherlock Holmes, nomination shared with David W. Allen, John R. Ellis and Dennis Muren. Lost to Cocoon.[4]
- 1996 Academy Awards-Dragonheart, nomination shared with Scott Squires, James Straus and Phil Tippett. Lost to Independence Day.[5]
BAFTA award
- 1983–Return of the Jedi-for Best Special Effects-Won, shared with Richard Edlund, Dennis Muren and Ken Ralston.[6]
Death
West died on 17 April 2016[7] and was cremated at Mortlake Crematorium.[8]
