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 ProducerTales to Keep You Awake (1966) — DirectorRobinson Crusoe on Mars (1964) — DirectorThe Outer Limits (1963) — DirectorThe Naked Jungle (1954) — DirectorThe Wonderful World of Disney (1954) — DirectorThe War of the Worlds (1953) — DirectorTreasure Island (1950) — DirectorToo Late for Tears (1949) — DirectorI Walk Alone (1947) — DirectorArsenic and Old Lace (1944) — Special EffectsPassage to Marseille (1944) — Special EffectsAcross the Pacific (1942) — Special EffectsIn This Our Life (1942) — Special EffectsThe Sea Wolf (1941) — Special EffectsThe Great Lie (1941) — Special EffectsThe Sea Hawk (1940) — Special EffectsThey Drive by Night (1940) — Special EffectsCity for Conquest (1940) — Special EffectsSanta Fe Trail (1940) — Special EffectsVirginia City (1940) — Special EffectsDodge City (1939) — Special EffectsThe Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex (1939) — Special EffectsA Midsummer Night's Dream (1935) — Special Effects