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Willis H. O'Brien was born on 2 March, 1886 in Oakland, California, USA, is a Special Effects, Director, Writer. Discover Willis H. O'Brien's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of Willis H. O'Brien networth?

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Occupation special_effects,director,writer
Age 76 years old
Zodiac Sign Pisces
Born 2 March 1886
Birthday 2 March
Birthplace Oakland, California, USA
Date of death 8 November, 1962
Died Place Los Angeles, California, USA
Nationality United States

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Who Is Willis H. O'Brien's Wife?

His wife is Darlyne Prenett (17 November 1934 - 8 November 1962) ( his death), Hazel Ruth Collette (1925 - 1930) ( separated) ( 2 children)

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Wife Darlyne Prenett (17 November 1934 - 8 November 1962) ( his death), Hazel Ruth Collette (1925 - 1930) ( separated) ( 2 children)
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Willis H. O'Brien Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Willis H. O'Brien worth at the age of 76 years old? Willis H. O'Brien’s income source is mostly from being a successful Special Effects. He is from United States. We have estimated Willis H. O'Brien's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Source of Income Special Effects

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1949

In 1949, 16 years after his ground breaking work on "King Kong", Willis O'Brien worked as Chief Technician on another gorilla picture for Merian C. Cooper and Ernest B. Shoedsack called "Mighty Joe Young". A young Ray Harryhausen would animate most of the animation, but O'Brien did come up with the designs for the film.

1933

On the day he received back the first printed footage of King Kong (1933) in motion he noticed that the fur covering the puppet moved because it was disturbed by his fingers during filming. He had to show the footage to the film's producer that day and was worried his boss would notice this supposed mistake and fire him. However, upon showing the producer this footage, the man applauded his ability and fine attention to detail, exclaiming that he was amazed that he even managed to make Kong's fur blow about in the wind.

1931

O'Brien spent significant pre-production time on projects that never came to fruition. they include "Creation" (1931), "War Eagles" (1938), "Gwangi" (1941). and "Valley of the Mist" (1950).

1930

His first marriage, to Hazel Collette, was a troubled and uneasy affair. By 1930, it had been dissolved but not before having produced 2 sons, William and Willis Jr. She suffered from tuberculosis and was often heavily sedated. The disease spread to William and blinded him. In the fall of 1933, during the production of Son of Kong (1933), Hazel shot and killed her two sons and turned the gun on herself. She survived the incident but died from cancer and tuberculosis soon afterward.

1928

In 1928, O'Brien proposed an animated, stop-action version of "Frankenstein" and even shot test footage. In 1961, he proposed a satirical animated film called "King Kong vs. Frankenstein," later changed to "King Kong vs. the Ginko". None of these films were ever made.