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H. R. Giger

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Artist · Switzerland

Date of birth
February 5, 1940
Died on May 12, 2014
Died at the age of 74
Would have turned 86 today

Swiss artist (1940–2014)

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H. R. Giger was an artist (Switzerland). H. R. Giger was born on February 5, 1940 in Chur.

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Facts about H.

Born
February 5, 1940 in Chur
Died
May 12, 2014
Nationality
Switzerland
Occupations
Artist, Architect, Film director, Illustrator, and Draftsman
Languages
German
Fame
Wikipedia articles in 43 languages

Birthday

Date of birth
February 5, 1940
Born on a
Monday
Zodiac sign
Aquarius
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What makes H. R. Giger unique

Generation
Silent Generation
In memory
Died at the age of 74
Today
Would have turned 86 today
  • First award in 1979, the year H. R. Giger turned 39.

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Awards

AwardYear
Inkpot Award1979
Academy Award for Best Visual Effects1980
Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame2013
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