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Frank Van der Veer was born on 2 June, 1921 in New York City, New York, is an American optical and visual special effects artist. Discover Frank Van der Veer's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 61 years old?

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Occupation Visual effects artist
Age 61 years old
Zodiac Sign Gemini
Born 2 June, 1921
Birthday 2 June
Birthplace New York City, New York
Date of death 1982
Died Place Los Angeles County, California
Nationality United States

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Who Is Frank Van der Veer's Wife?

His wife is Velma "Val" Van der Veer (March 9, 1930 – Oct. 20, 2009)

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Wife Velma "Val" Van der Veer (March 9, 1930 – Oct. 20, 2009)
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Children 3

Frank Van der Veer Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Frank Van der Veer worth at the age of 61 years old? Frank Van der Veer’s income source is mostly from being a successful Visual Effects. He is from United States. We have estimated Frank Van der Veer's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Source of Income Visual Effects

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1894

Frank Van der Veer was the son of the American cinematographer Willard Van der Veer (1894–1963).

Frank Van der Veer was a veteran of World War II.

1921

Frank Willard Van der Veer (June 2, 1921 – January 7, 1982) was an American optical and visual special effects artist who won (and shared) a Special Achievement Academy Award at the 49th Academy Awards for Best Visual Effects for the film King Kong (1976).

1930

That was on November 5, 1930, at the 3rd Academy Awards, for Best Cinematography for the film With Byrd at the South Pole with Joseph T. Rucker.

In the time he ran his company, Van der Veer worked both for the television and film industries.

1950

His career spanned over three decades from the 1950s until his death in the early 1980s, having participated in the Hollywood special effects industry with such other films as The Towering Inferno (1974), Killer Bees (1974), Logan's Run (1976), Star Wars (1977), 1941 (1979), Flash Gordon (1980), Clash of the Titans (1981) and Conan The Barbarian (1982).

After the war he began his career in the 1950s working for the Warner Brothers and 20th Century Fox special effects departments.

1963

Then, a few years later, on August 13, 1963, he founded Van Der Veer Photo Effects with partner Bill Dorney, after having apprenticed with Bill Abbott from 1950 to 1957 in the 20th Century Fox studios.

1966

For the television medium, he contributed in the effects of the original Star Trek series (1966) and, in 1978, he was nominated for an Emmy for his work on The Return of Captain Nemo.

1977

In 1977, he won a Special Achievement Academy Award for King Kong (1976).

This award was shared with Carlo Rambaldi and Glen Robinson.

Frank's father, Willard Van der Veer, had also won an Oscar, 47 years before.

Van Der Veer Photo Effects worked on lightsabres for the movie Star Wars (1977).

1982

Frank Van der Veer died on January 7, 1982.

He was buried at the Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, Los Angeles County, California.

1997

His company, Van Der Veer Photo Effects, survived him for 15 years more until it was dissolved on October 4, 1997.

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