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A. Arnold Gillespie
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Albert Arnold "Buddy" Gillespie (October 14, 1899 – May 3, 1978) was an American cinema special effects artist. He was born on October 14, 1899 in El Paso, Texas. Gillespie joined MGM as a set designer in 1925, a year after it was founded. He was educated at Columbia University and the Arts Students League. His first project was the silent film Ben-Hur, released that same year. He worked at the studio in various capacities until 1962. In 1936, he became the head of MGM's Special Effects Department. He died on May 3, 1978 in Los Angeles, California.
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Films
Filmography (19)
How the West Was Won
71
Visual Effects
Mutiny on the Bounty
72
Visual Effects
North by Northwest
83
Special Effects
Ben-Hur
81
Special Effects
Jailhouse Rock
65
Special Effects
The Wings of Eagles
66
Special Effects
Forbidden Planet
75
Special Effects
High Society
69
Special Effects
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
73
Special Effects
Scaramouche
75
Special Effects
Quo Vadis
71
Special Effects
Adam's Rib
74
Special Effects
The Sea of Grass
63
Special Effects
Son of Lassie
64
Special Effects
Mrs. Miniver
76
Special Effects
The Wizard of Oz
81
Special Effects
Captains Courageous
79
Art Direction
The Good Earth
75
Assistant Art Director
Mutiny on the Bounty
76
Assistant Art Director