Richard Alan Greenberg
Born(1947-01-21)January 21, 1947
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
DiedJune 16, 2018(2018-06-16) (aged 71)
New York City, New York, U.S.
Occupation(s)Special effects designer, Title designer, Film director
SpousePaula Silver (divorced)
Children3

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]

Early life and education

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]

Personal life and death

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]

Filmography

Year Film Notes
1980XanaduSpecial visual effects producer/designer: main title
ResurrectionSpecial visual sequences
Flash GordonMain and end titles producer/designer
Altered StatesTitle designer
1985LadyhawkeVisual effects designer
1987PredatorVisual consultant
1989CookieTitle designer/Opticals
Little MonstersDirector
Family BusinessTitle designer/Opticals
1990GoodfellasOpticals (uncredited)
1991Hudson HawkTitle designer
Another YouTitle designer
1992Death Becomes HerTitle designer
1993Last Action HeroVisual effects consultant
1994Richie RichTitle producer: main and end titles
1996Executive DecisionTitle designer: main and end titles
1997The Devil's AdvocateVisual effects designer
1998PhantomsVisual effects consultant
2002Star Trek: NemesisTitle designer: main titles
2003TimelineTitle designer: Ignite Creative
2010Edge of DarknessTitle designer

References

  1. Fuster, Jeremy (June 20, 2018). "Richard Alan Greenberg, Creator of 'Superman' and 'The Matrix' Opening Credits, Dies at 71". TheWrap. Retrieved December 5, 2021.
  2. 1 2 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 1 2 Carras, Christi (June 20, 2018). "Richard Greenberg, Title Designer of 'Superman' and 'The Matrix,' Dies at 71". Variety. Retrieved December 5, 2021.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 Goldsborough, Bob (July 23, 2018). "Richard Greenberg, title designer for major Hollywood films, dies at 71". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved December 5, 2021.
  6. Evangelista, Chris (June 21, 2018). "'Superman' And 'Alien' Title Designer Richard Alan Greenberg Dies At 71". Slash Film. Retrieved December 5, 2021.
  7. 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.
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