Kit West facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kit West
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| Born | 6 February 1936 |
| Died | 17 April 2016 (aged 80) England
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| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Special effects artist |
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Notable work
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Raiders of the Lost Ark, Return of the Jedi |
Kit West (born February 6, 1936 – died April 17, 2016) was a talented British artist. He was famous for creating amazing special effects in movies. Some of his best-known films include Raiders of the Lost Ark, Return of the Jedi, and Dune.
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Early Life and Career
Kit West was born in London, England. When he started his career, he worked on films for the government. These films were often for military training. He also spent two years in the British Army. There, he learned a lot about pyrotechnics. This means he learned how to create explosions and fire effects safely.
Awards for Visual Effects
The Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, are very famous movie awards. Kit West was recognized for his amazing work in visual effects.
Oscar Nominations and Wins
- He won an Oscar in 1981 for Raiders of the Lost Ark. He shared this award with three other artists.
- He was nominated again in 1985 for Young Sherlock Holmes. He did not win this time.
- His third nomination was in 1996 for Dragonheart. He also did not win this award.
BAFTA Award Win
The British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs) are important film awards in the United Kingdom.
- In 1983, Kit West won a BAFTA Award. This was for Return of the Jedi. He won for Best Special Effects. He shared this award with three other special effects artists.
Later Life
Kit West passed away on April 17, 2016. He was 80 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Kit West para niños
