Paul Lerpae Explained

Paul Lerpae
Birth Name:Paul Karl Lerpae
Birth Date:7 April 1900
Birth Place:Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
Death Place:Palm Springs, California, USA
Occupation:Special Effects Artist
Yearsactive:1936-1968

Paul Lerpae (April 7, 1900  - October 5, 1989) was a Mexican-born American special effects artist who was nominated during the 20th Academy Awards for the film Unconquered in the category of Best Special Effects. His nomination was shared with George Dutton, Farciot Edouart, Devereux Jennings, Gordon Jennings and W. Wallace Kelley.[1]

He worked on over 120 films during his long career.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The 20th Academy Awards (1948) Nominees and Winners . 2014-08-16. oscars.org.