
What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: Michael John Stears 1934-1999 Born in Uxbridge 25th August 1934. Resided here until 1960. John Stears known as 'the Dean of Special Effects' was a multiple award winning visual and special effects expert. Awards: Thunderball - Academy Award (Oscar) 1965, Star Wars - Academy Award (Oscar) Visual Effects 1977, Star Wars - The Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films, (Saturn Award) 1977 Recorded plaque organisation: Hillingdon Council.
Michael John Stears was a renowned special effects expert known as 'the Dean of Special Effects', winning multiple Oscars for his work on films such as "Thunderball" and "Star Wars". His innovative techniques significantly advanced the field of cinematic visual effects.
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