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Michael J. McAlister Biography

Profession Visual effects, Actor, Assistant director, Director

Awards

  • 1985Oscar-Best Effects, Visual Effects: winner
  • 1985BAFTA Film Award-Best Special Visual Effects: winner
  • 1986Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Special Visual Effects: winner
  • 1989Oscar-Best Effects, Visual Effects: nominated
  • 1990BAFTA Film Award-Best Special Effects: nominated
  • 1994Saturn Award-Best Special Effects: nominated
  • 1996BAFTA Film Award-Best Achievement in Special Effects: nominated
  • 1999BAFTA Film Award-Best Special Effects: nominated
  • 2000Sierra Award-Best Visual Effects: nominated
  • 2001Saturn Award-Best Special Effects: nominated
  • 2003Golden Satellite Award-Best Visual Effects: nominated