| Richard Alan Greenberg | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1947-01-21)January 21, 1947 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | June 16, 2018(2018-06-16) (aged 71) New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Special effects designer, Title designer, Film director |
| Spouse | Paula Silver (divorced) |
| Children | 3 |
Richard Alan Greenberg (January 21, 1947 – June 16, 2018) was an American designer of special effects and main titles for feature films. He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects for his work in Predator (1987). He was also nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Special Visual Effects for his work in Zelig (1983). He also directed the 1989 feature film Little Monsters.
Early life and education
Greenberg was born in Chicago and raised in West Rogers Park. He graduated from Sullivan High School. He earned a bachelor's degree in industrial design and a master's degree in graphics design, both from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Personal life and death
His marriage to Paula Silver ended in divorce.
Greenberg died at the age of 71 of appendicitis in New York City on June 16, 2018. He was survived by his brother, Robert, his sister, Carol Felsenthal, and his three children: Luke, Morgan and Jessica Silver-Greenberg.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Xanadu | Special visual effects producer/designer: main title |
| Resurrection | Special visual sequences | |
| Flash Gordon | Main and end titles producer/designer | |
| Altered States | Title designer | |
| 1985 | Ladyhawke | Visual effects designer |
| 1987 | Predator | Visual consultant |
| 1989 | Cookie | Title designer/Opticals |
| Little Monsters | Director | |
| Family Business | Title designer/Opticals | |
| 1990 | Goodfellas | Opticals (uncredited) |
| 1991 | Hudson Hawk | Title designer |
| Another You | Title designer | |
| 1992 | Death Becomes Her | Title designer |
| 1993 | Last Action Hero | Visual effects consultant |
| 1994 | Richie Rich | Title producer: main and end titles |
| 1996 | Executive Decision | Title designer: main and end titles |
| 1997 | The Devil's Advocate | Visual effects designer |
| 1998 | Phantoms | Visual effects consultant |
| 2002 | Star Trek: Nemesis | Title designer: main titles |
| 2003 | Timeline | Title designer: Ignite Creative |
| 2010 | Edge of Darkness | Title designer |
References
- Fuster, Jeremy (June 20, 2018). "Richard Alan Greenberg, Creator of 'Superman' and 'The Matrix' Opening Credits, Dies at 71". TheWrap. Retrieved December 5, 2021.
- "Oscar-Nominated Effects Artist Richard Alan Greenberg Dies". Animation Magazine. Retrieved 2024-06-10.
- ^ Barkan, Jonathan (June 20, 2018). "Rest in Peace: Director and Title Designer Richard Alan Greenberg Passes Away at 71". Dread Central. Retrieved December 5, 2021.
- Pedersen, Erik (June 20, 2018). "Richard Alan Greenberg Dies: Title Designer On 'Alien', 'Superman', 'Matrix' & Many More Was 71". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 5, 2021.
- ^ Carras, Christi (June 20, 2018). "Richard Greenberg, Title Designer of 'Superman' and 'The Matrix,' Dies at 71". Variety. Retrieved December 5, 2021.
- ^ Goldsborough, Bob (July 23, 2018). "Richard Greenberg, title designer for major Hollywood films, dies at 71". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved December 5, 2021.
- Evangelista, Chris (June 21, 2018). "'Superman' And 'Alien' Title Designer Richard Alan Greenberg Dies At 71". Slash Film. Retrieved December 5, 2021.
- Barnes, Mike (June 20, 2018). "Richard Alan Greenberg, Main Title Designer on 'Superman' and 'Alien' and Oscar Nominee for 'Predator,' Dies at 71". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 5, 2021.