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Don Chaffey Biography

Birth Name:Donald Chaffey

Birth Place:Hastings, Sussex, England

Profession Director, Art director, Art department, Writer, Producer

Fast Facts

  • His introduction into the film industry came after earning a position at Gainsborough Pictures
  • Made his directorial debut in 1951's "The Case of the Missing Scene․"
  • Best known for directing fantasy films, including "Jason and the Argonauts" and "Creatures the World Forgot․"
  • Known for collaborating with stop-motion artist Ray Harryhausen

Awards

  • 1974Golden Berlin Bear-: nominated