Richard Alan Greenberg
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BornJanuary 21, 1947
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
DiedJune 16, 2018 (aged 71)
New York City, New York, U.S.
Occupation(s)Special effects designer, Title designer, Film director
SpousePaula Silver (divorced)
Richard Alan Greenberg | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 21, 1947 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | June 16, 2018 (aged 71) New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Special effects designer, Title designer, Film director |
| Spouse | Paula Silver (divorced) |
| Children | 3 |
Richard Alan Greenberg[1] (January 21, 1947 – June 16, 2018)[2] was an American designer of special effects and main titles for feature films.[3] He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects for his work in Predator (1987).[4] He was also nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Special Visual Effects for his work in Zelig (1983).[5] He also directed the 1989 feature film Little Monsters.[3]
Greenberg was born in Chicago and raised in West Rogers Park.[6] He graduated from Sullivan High School.[6] He earned a bachelor's degree in industrial design and a master's degree in graphics design, both from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.[6]
