Chuck Gaspar (January 25, 1938 – January 15, 2009) was an American special effects artist who worked on 70 different films and TV shows, such as ''The Birds (film), The Birds'', ''Ghostbusters'', ''Pale Rider'' and ''Armageddon (1998 film), Armageddon''.
He was nominated at the 57th Academy Awards in the category of Academy Award for Best Visual Effects, Best Visual Effects for his work on the film ''Ghostbusters''. He shared his nomination with John Bruno (special effects), John Bruno, Richard Edlund and Mark Vargo.
In addition, he received a Technical achievement Oscar five years after his death.
Family
His Hungarian father was a special effects artist named Géza Gaspar. His sons, Michael Gaspar and Dan Gaspar, are special effects artist as well.
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1938 births
2009 deaths
Special effects people
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