Petro Vlahos

August 20, 1916
Raton, New Mexico
February 10, 2013
Los Angeles, California
96 years and 174 days
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Academy Award Nominations (Winner marker =  winner  ):
Winner markerScientific or Technical Award (Class III). To Arthur Holcomb, Petro Vlahos and Columbia Studio Camera Department for a camera flicker indicating device.
Winner markerScientific or Technical Award (Class I). To Petro Vlahos, Wadsworth E. Pohl and Ub Iwerks for the conception and perfection of techniques for Color Traveling Matte Composite Cinematography.
Winner markerHonorary Award. To Petro Vlahos in appreciation for outstanding service and dedication in upholding the high standards of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. [Medal of Commendation]
Winner markerGordon E. Sawyer Award. Petro Vlahos
Winner markerScientific and Technical Award (Academy Award of Merit). To Petro Vlahos and Paul Vlahos for the conception and development of the Ultimatte Electronic Blue Screen Compositing Process for motion pictures.

5 Nominations