Thaine Morris

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Thaine Morris
OccupationSpecial and visual effects artist

Thaine Morris is an American special and visual effects artist. [1] He was nominated for an Academy Award in the category Best Visual Effects for the film Die Hard . [2] Morris was hired as a chemist, after he graduated from college. [3]

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References

  1. "Fireworks". Oakland Tribune . Oakland, California. July 4, 1988. p. 12. Retrieved December 24, 2021 via Newspapers.com. Closed Access logo transparent.svg
  2. "The 61st Academy Awards (1989) Nominees and Winners". Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences . Retrieved November 27, 2021.
  3. Barker, Myles (August 23, 2016). "Movie pyrotechnics focus of training". The Porterville Recorder . Retrieved December 24, 2021.