A. Arnold Gillespie
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Albert Arnold "Buddy" Gillespie (October 14, 1899 – May 3, 1978) was an American cinema special effects artist. He was born on October 14, 1899 in El Paso, Texas. Gillespie joined MGM as a set designer in 1925, a year after it was founded. He was educated at Columbia University and the Arts Students League. His first project was the silent film Ben-Hur, released that same year. He worked at the studio in various capacities until 1962. In 1936, he became the head of MGM's Special Effects Department. He died on May 3, 1978 in Los Angeles, California.
Known for
CrewBirthday
October 14, 1899Deathday
May 3, 1978Gender
MaleKnown Movie Credits
98Place of birth
El Paso, Texas, USAAlso known as
Arnold Gillespie , Buddy Gillespie, Albert Arnold Gillespie , A.Arnold Gillespie
Cast credits
Crew credits
The Wizard of Oz
Special Effects
The Crowd
Settings
Adam's Rib
Special Effects
Green Mansions
Special Effects
An American Romance
Special Effects
Test Pilot
Special Effects
North by Northwest
Special Effects
Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ
Special Effects
Inside Straight
Special Effects
Desire Me
Special Effects
Atlantis: The Lost Continent
Special Effects
Upstage
Art Direction
Boom Town
Special Effects
Tarzan and His Mate
Art Direction
Bright Road
Special Effects
Captains Courageous
Art Direction
Tell It to the Marines
Settings
La Bohème
Settings
The Blackbird
Settings
Laughing Boy
Art Direction
The Kissing Bandit
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