Biography
A. D. Flowers (February 22, 1917 – July 5, 2001) was an American special effects artist best known for his work on Tora! Tora! Tora!, which won him an Academy Award for Best Visual Effects at the 43rd Academy Awards. He was also a credited special effects artist for The Godfather and Apocalypse Now.Flowers was born in Texas, and raised in Oklahoma. After graduating from high school, he relocated to California. There, he began an entry-level job at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. He served in the United States Navy during World War II on USS Saranac. After being discharged from the service, he returned to California and continued to work in the film industry. He died at age 84 from complications of emphysema and pneumonia.
Filmography
all 11
Movies 11
self 1
The Making of '1941' (1996)
Movie
Special Effects
The Missouri Breaks (1976)
Movie
Special Effects
Breakheart Pass (1975)
Movie
Special Effects
The Godfather Part II (1974)
Movie
6.8
Special Effects
Sleeper (1973)
Movie
4
Special Effects
The Godfather (1972)
Movie
8.1
Special Effects
Harold and Maude (1971)
Movie
2
Special Effects
Support Your Local Gunfighter (1971)
Movie
1
Self
Plimpton! Shoot-Out at Rio Lobo (1970)
Movie
Special Effects
Tora! Tora! Tora! (1970)
Movie
6
Special Effects
Take the Money and Run (1969)
Movie
6
Ratings
Average 6.48
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1969
1971
1973
1976
1996
Information
Known ForCrew
GenderMale
Birthday1917-02-22
Deathday2001-07-05 (84 years old)
Birth PlaceHillsboro, United States of America
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
AwardsSpecial Achievement Academy Award, Academy Award for Best Visual Effects
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