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John Stears | |
|---|---|
 Stears in 2000. | |
| Born | 25 August 1934 |
| Died | 28 April 1999 (aged 64)[1] Pacific Palisades, California, United States |
| Occupation | Special effects artist |
| Years active | 1956–1999 |
| Spouse |
Brenda Livy (m. 1960) |
| Children | 2 |
John Stears (25 August 1934 – 28 April 1999) was an English special effects artist. A two-time Academy Award winner, nicknamed the "Dean of Special Effects,"[2] he was responsible for creating a host of iconic movie gadgets and effects, including James Bond's lethal Aston Martin DB5, Luke Skywalker's Landspeeder, the Jedi Knights' lightsabers, the Death Star, and the robots R2-D2 and C-3PO.[2]
- ^ "Corrections". The New York Times. 7 July 1999. Retrieved 12 February 2023.
- ^ a b William H. Honan (4 July 1999). "John Stears, 64, Dies; Film-Effects Wizard". The New York Times. p. 1 24. Retrieved 1 April 2022.