Byron Haskin
Byron Haskin | |
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Haskin in 1922 | |
| Born | Byron Conrad Haskin April 22, 1899 |
| Died | April 16, 1984 (aged 84) Montecito, California, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Film director, television director, cinematographer, producer, special effects artist |
| Years active | 1922–1968 |
| Spouse | Terry Gates |
| Children | 1 |
| Relatives | Joe Flynn (son-in-law) |
Byron Conrad Haskin (April 22, 1899 – April 16, 1984) was an American film and television director, special effects creator and cinematographer. He is best known for directing The War of the Worlds (1953), one of many films where he teamed with producer George Pal.