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Richard Alan Greenberg

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Richard Alan Greenberg
Born(1947-01-21)January 21, 1947
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
DiedJune 16, 2018(2018-06-16) (aged 71)
New York City, New York, U.S.
Occupation(s)Special effects designer, Title designer, Film director
SpousePaula Silver (divorced)
Children3

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]

Early life and education

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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]

Personal life and death

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His marriage to Paula Silver ended in divorce.[6]

Greenberg died at the age of 71 of appendicitis in New York City on June 16, 2018.[5][7] He was survived by his brother, Robert, his sister, Carol Felsenthal, and his three children: Luke, Morgan and Jessica Silver-Greenberg.[6][8]

Filmography

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Year Film Notes
1980 Xanadu Special visual effects producer/designer: main title
Resurrection Special visual sequences
Flash Gordon Main and end titles producer/designer
Altered States Title designer
1985 Ladyhawke Visual effects designer
1987 Predator Visual consultant
1989 Cookie Title designer/Opticals
Little Monsters Director
Family Business Title designer/Opticals
1990 Goodfellas Opticals (uncredited)
1991 Hudson Hawk Title designer
Another You Title designer
1992 Death Becomes Her Title designer
1993 Last Action Hero Visual effects consultant
1994 Richie Rich Title producer: main and end titles
1996 Executive Decision Title designer: main and end titles
1997 The Devil's Advocate Visual effects designer
1998 Phantoms Visual effects consultant
2002 Star Trek: Nemesis Title designer: main titles
2003 Timeline Title designer: Ignite Creative
2010 Edge of Darkness Title designer

References

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  1. ^ Fuster, Jeremy (June 20, 2018). "Richard Alan Greenberg, Creator of 'Superman' and 'The Matrix' Opening Credits, Dies at 71". TheWrap. Retrieved December 5, 2021.
  2. ^ "Oscar-Nominated Effects Artist Richard Alan Greenberg Dies". Animation Magazine. Retrieved 2024-06-10.
  3. ^ a b Barkan, Jonathan (June 20, 2018). "Rest in Peace: Director and Title Designer Richard Alan Greenberg Passes Away at 71". Dread Central. Retrieved December 5, 2021.
  4. ^ Pedersen, Erik (June 20, 2018). "Richard Alan Greenberg Dies: Title Designer On 'Alien', 'Superman', 'Matrix' & Many More Was 71". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 5, 2021.
  5. ^ a b Carras, Christi (June 20, 2018). "Richard Greenberg, Title Designer of 'Superman' and 'The Matrix,' Dies at 71". Variety. Retrieved December 5, 2021.
  6. ^ a b c d e Goldsborough, Bob (July 23, 2018). "Richard Greenberg, title designer for major Hollywood films, dies at 71". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved December 5, 2021.
  7. ^ Evangelista, Chris (June 21, 2018). "'Superman' And 'Alien' Title Designer Richard Alan Greenberg Dies At 71". Slash Film. Retrieved December 5, 2021.
  8. ^ Barnes, Mike (June 20, 2018). "Richard Alan Greenberg, Main Title Designer on 'Superman' and 'Alien' and Oscar Nominee for 'Predator,' Dies at 71". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 5, 2021.
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