Richard Alan Greenberg (January 21, 1947 – June 16, 2018) was an American designer of special effects and main titles for feature films. He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects for his work in Predator (1987). He was also nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Special Visual Effects for his work in Zelig (1983). He also directed the 1989 feature film Little Monsters.
Early life and education Greenberg was born in Chicago and raised in West Rogers Park. He graduated from Sullivan High School. 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.
Personal life and death His marriage to Paula Silver ended in divorce.
Greenberg died at the age of 71 of appendicitis in New York City on June 16, 2018. He was survived by his brother, Robert, his sister, Carol Felsenthal, and his three children: Luke, Morgan and Jessica Silver-Greenberg.
Filmography Year Film Notes 1980 Xanadu Special visual effects producer/designer: main title Resurrection Special visual sequences Flash Gordon Main and end titles producer/designer Altered States Title designer 1985 Ladyhawke Visual effects designer 1987 Predator Visual consultant 1989 Cookie Title designer/Opticals Little Monsters Director Family Business Title designer/Opticals 1990 Goodfellas Opticals (uncredited) 1991 Hudson Hawk Title designer Another You Title designer 1992 Death Becomes Her Title designer 1993 Last Action Hero Visual effects consultant 1994 Richie Rich Title producer: main and end titles 1996 Executive Decision Title designer: main and end titles 1997 The Devil's Advocate Visual effects designer 1998 Phantoms Visual effects consultant 2002 Star Trek: Nemesis Title designer: main titles 2003 Timeline Title designer: Ignite Creative 2010 Edge of Darkness Title designer
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