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Grant McCune was an American special effects designer whose entry into Hollywood was the uncredited creation of the great white shark in the 1975 film Jaws. His efforts there led to work on a series of major films, including his design of the robots in the Star Wars films, winning an Oscar in 1977 for his efforts in the first film in the series.
Born
Saturday, 27 March 1943
Died
Monday, 27 December 2010
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| Light & Magic | Self - Model Shop | 2022 |
| The 83rd Annual Academy Awards | Self - Memorial Tribute | 2011 |
| The 50th Annual Academy Awards | Self - Winner | 1978 |
| Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope | Death Star Gunner | 1977 |
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| Light & Magic | Self - Model Shop | 2022 |
| The 83rd Annual Academy Awards | Self - Memorial Tribute | 2011 |
| The 50th Annual Academy Awards | Self - Winner | 1978 |
| Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope | Death Star Gunner | 1977 |
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1980 | Oscar | Best Effects, Visual Effects | Nominated |
| 1978 | Oscar | Best Effects, Visual Effects | Won |
