Byron Haskin
Directing · Director · Cinematography · Special Effects
Born Apr 22, 1899 · Portland, Oregon, USA
Active 1922–1984 · Awards: Academy Scientific and Technical Award
Byron Conrad Haskin was an American film and television director. He was born in Portland, Oregon. He is remembered today for directing 1953's The War of the Worlds, one of many films where he teamed with producer George Pal.
Filmography
Star Trek (1966) — Producer · Associate ProducerArsenic and Old Lace (1944) — Special EffectsThe War of the Worlds (1953) — DirectorThe Outer Limits (1963) — DirectorThe Sea Hawk (1940) — Special EffectsTreasure Island (1950) — DirectorThey Drive by Night (1940) — Special EffectsDodge City (1939) — Special EffectsRobinson Crusoe on Mars (1964) — DirectorToo Late for Tears (1949) — DirectorThe Sea Wolf (1941) — Special EffectsThe Naked Jungle (1954) — DirectorThe Wonderful World of Disney (1954) — DirectorAcross the Pacific (1942) — Special EffectsThe Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex (1939) — Special EffectsI Walk Alone (1947) — DirectorThe Great Lie (1941) — Special EffectsIn This Our Life (1942) — Special EffectsPassage to Marseille (1944) — Special EffectsA Midsummer Night's Dream (1935) — Special EffectsCity for Conquest (1940) — Special EffectsSanta Fe Trail (1940) — Special EffectsTales to Keep You Awake (1966) — DirectorVirginia City (1940) — Special Effects