Russell Shearman | |
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| Born | April 27, 1908 |
| Died | May 5, 1956 (aged 48) off the coast of Cuba |
| Occupation | special effects artist |
| Years active | 1946-1956 |
Russell Morrison Shearman (April 27, 1908 – May 5, 1956) was an Oscar-winning American special effects artist. He was electrocuted while repairing equipment used in filming The Sharkfighters in Cuba 1956, serving as head technician on the picture.[1]
- ^ "Special Effects Winner of Oscar Killed in Cuba", obituary of Russell Shearman, Los Angeles Times, May 8, 1956, p. 34