Chris Walas

Chris Walas
Chris Walas
	Walas in his self made documentary detailing his life's work
Born	Christopher James Walas; 1955 (age 68–69); Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Other names	Christopher Walas; Christopher J. Walas;
Occupations	Special effects artist; Special make-up effects artist; Film director; Film producer; Screenwriter;
Years active	1978–present

Christopher James Walas (born 1955) is an American special effects artist, make-up effects artist, film director, producer, and screenwriter. He is best known for his work on the film The Fly (1986),^[1] for which he won an Academy Award and was nominated for two British Academy Film Awards.

^ Staff (2 June 2022). "From The Fly to A History of Violence: our writers pick their favourite Cronenberg movies". The Guardian. Retrieved July 8, 2022.

[1] Staff (2 June 2022). "From The Fly to A History of Violence: our writers pick their favourite Cronenberg movies". The Guardian. Retrieved July 8, 2022.

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Chris Walas
Walas in his self made documentary detailing his life's work
Born	Christopher James Walas 1955 (age 68–69) Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Other names	Christopher Walas Christopher J. Walas
Occupations	Special effects artist Special make-up effects artist Film director Film producer Screenwriter
Years active	1978–present