Jim Danforth

Biography

James Danforth is a renowned American stop-motion animator known for his work on classic films like When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth (1970) and Clash of the Titans (1981). He has been nominated twice for an Academy Award for Visual Effects, including nominations for George Pal's 7 Faces of Dr. Lao (1964). Danforth's career began in television as a sculptor and artist for clay-animation pioneer Art Clokey.