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John Nelson graduated with high distinction from the University of Michigan... moreAwards:
Won Oscar. Another 3 wins & 10 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(16 articles)
Before the Oscars, They Belonged to Us, Part 3 (From Dread Central. 26 February 2009, 2:51 AM, PST)
"Slumdog Millionaire" sweeps the Oscars. Penn, Ledger, Winslet and Cruz shine.
(From Movie Jungle. 23 February 2009)
Filmography
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1. | The Sorcerer's Apprentice (post-production) (2010) | (visual effects supervisor) | 2010 | - | - |
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2. | Iron Man (2008) | (senior visual effects supervisor) | 2008 | $572M | 8.0 (148,618) |
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3. | I, Robot (2004) | (visual effects supervisor) | 2004 | $343M | 7.0 (88,952) |
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4. | The Matrix Revolutions (2003) | (visual effects supervisor: CFX) | 2003 | $424M | 6.5 (111,796) |
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5. | The Matrix Reloaded (2003) | (visual effects supervisor: CFX) | 2003 | $736M | 7.0 (136,061) |
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6. | K-19: The Widowmaker (2002) | (visual effects supervisor) | 2002 | - | 6.5 (19,941) |
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7. | Ali (2001) | (visual effects supervisor: preproduction) (uncredited) | 2001 | - | 6.6 (28,751) |
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8. | Evolution (2001) | (visual effects plate photography supervisor) | 2001 | - | 5.8 (36,315) |
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9. | Gladiator (2000) | (visual effects supervisor) | 2000 | $456M | 8.3 (247,676) |
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10. | City of Angels (1998) | (visual effects supervisor) | 1998 | $199M | 6.4 (36,476) |
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11. | Anaconda (1997) | (visual effects supervisor) | 1997 | $137M | 4.2 (26,738) |
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12. | The Cable Guy (1996) | (visual effects supervisor: SPI) | 1996 | $101M | 5.8 (46,519) |
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13. | Judge Dredd (1995) | (visual effects supervisor: wide city composites) (uncredited) | 1995 | $113M | 4.9 (27,751) |
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14. | Johnny Mnemonic (1995) | (visual effects designer: SPI) (visual effects supervisor: SPI) | 1995 | $52.4M | 4.9 (19,120) |
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15. | Wolf (1994) | (visual effects supervisor: SPI) | 1994 | $131M | 6.0 (18,142) |
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16. | The Pelican Brief (1993) | (visual effects supervisor: SPI) | 1993 | $195M | 6.3 (22,820) |
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17. | My Life (1993/I) | (visual effects supervisor) | 1993 | - | 6.6 (4,832) |
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18. | So I Married an Axe Murderer (1993) | (visual effects supervisor: SPI) | 1993 | - | 6.2 (14,339) |
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19. | In the Line of Fire (1993) | (visual effects supervisor: SPI) | 1993 | $187M | 7.2 (28,111) |
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20. | Stay Tuned (1992) | (visual effects supervisor) | 1992 | - | 5.4 (3,660) |
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21. | Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) | (computer graphics animator) | 1991 | $517M | 8.5 (210,184) |
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22. | Forbidden Zone (1982) | (visual effects animator) | 1982 | - | 6.9 (1,947) |
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Miscellaneous Crew
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1. | Johnny Mnemonic (1995) | (title designer: main titles) (uncredited) | 1995 | $52.4M | 4.9 (19,120) |
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1. | Strength and Honor: Creating the World of 'Gladiator' (2005) (V) | Himself | 2005 | - | 6.7 (48) |
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2. | "HBO First Look" (1992) | Himself (2 episodes, 2000-2004) | 2004 | - | 6.4 (154) |
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3. | Day Out of Days: The 'I, Robot' Production Diaries (2004) (V) | Himself | 2004 | - | 5.9 (14) |
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4. | The 73rd Annual Academy Awards (2001) (TV) | Himself - Winner: Best Visual Effects | 2001 | - | 6.1 (655) |
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5. | Gladiator Games: The Roman Bloodsport (2000) (TV) | Himself | 2000 | - | 6.0 (44) |
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