Kit West


Kit West was a British special effects artist who was most known for his work in Raiders of the Lost Ark Return of the Jedi and Dune

Early life

Born in London, his early films were government and military [training films produced by Realist Film Unit. He served two years in the British Army, where he gained experience in pyrotechnics.

Oscar history

All these were for Best Visual Effects.
West died on 17 April 2016 and was cremated at Mortlake Crematorium.