Allen Hall (special effects artist)

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Allen Hall
Born (1946-05-04) May 4, 1946 (age 76)
Occupation Visual effects artist
Years active1979–present

Allen Hall (born May 4, 1946) is an American special effects artist who has won two Academy Awards and two BAFTA awards.

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As of 2014, he has 65 film credits since he began his career in 1979.

Oscar history

(In the category Best Visual Effects)

Selected filmography

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