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Dennis Skotak

American visual effects artist
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Summary

Dennis Skotak is a human[1]. He was born in Detroit[2]. He was born on February 15, 1943[3]. He worked as a cinematic technician[4]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (43 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • Born in Detroit[2].
  • Dennis Skotak was born on February 15, 1943[3].
  • Dennis Skotak held citizenship in United States[6].
  • Dennis Skotak worked as a cinematic technician[4].
  • Dennis Skotak received the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects[7].
  • Dennis Skotak is recorded as male[8].
  • Dennis Skotak's instance of is recorded as human[9].
  • Dennis Skotak's family name is recorded as Skotak[10].
  • Dennis Skotak's given name is recorded as Dennis[11].
  • Dennis Skotak's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Visual Effects[12].
  • Dennis Skotak's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Visual Effects[13].
  • Dennis Skotak's sibling is recorded as Robert Skotak[14].

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Origins and Family

Dennis Skotak was born in Detroit[2]. He was born on February 15, 1943[3].

Career and Affiliations

Dennis Skotak's professions included cinematic technician[4].

Recognition

Dennis Skotak received the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects[7].

Why It Matters

Dennis Skotak ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (43 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[5] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[15]

FAQs

Where was Dennis Skotak born?

Dennis Skotak's place of birth was Detroit[2].

What did Dennis Skotak do for work?

Dennis Skotak worked as cinematic technician[4].

What awards did Dennis Skotak receive?

Honors received include Academy Award for Best Visual Effects[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [7] ↑ . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [15] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Kinopoisk person id → 544070
    Allociné person id → 215997
    Place of birth → Detroit
    Imdb id → nm0804737
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