Richard R. Hoover

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Richard R. Hoover
Other namesRichard Hoover
Occupation Visual effects artist
Years active1992-present

Richard R. Hoover is a visual effects artist noted for his work on Armageddon , Superman Returns and Blade Runner 2049 .

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Bio

Hoover earned a fine arts degree from the University of Oregon in 1980. [1]

Oscar Nominations

Both are in the category of Best Visual Effects.

Selected filmography

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References

  1. "UO alum James Ivory wins Oscar for 'Call Me by Your Name'". AroundtheO. Retrieved 7 March 2018.
  2. "The 71st Academy Awards (1999) Nominees and Winners". Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences . AMPAS. Retrieved April 30, 2014.
  3. "The 79th Academy Awards (2007) Nominees and Winners". Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. AMPAS. Retrieved April 30, 2014.