Richard Alan Greenberg[1] (January 21, 1947 – June 16, 2018) was an American designer of special effects and main titles for feature films.[2] He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects for his work in Predator (1987).[3] He was also nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Special Visual Effects for his work in Zelig (1983).[4] He also directed the 1989 feature film Little Monsters.[2]
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 | Special effects designer, Title designer, Film director |
| Spouse(s) | Paula Silver (divorced) |
| Children | 3 |
Greenberg was born in Chicago and raised in West Rogers Park.[5] He graduated from Sullivan High School.[5] 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.[5]
His marriage to Paula Silver ended in divorce.[5]
Greenberg died at the age of 71 of appendicitis in New York City on June 16, 2018.[4][6] He was survived by his brother, Robert, his sister, Carol Felsenthal, and his three children: Luke, Morgan and Jessica Silver-Greenberg.[5][7]
| 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 |