Richard Lynn Lazzarini

Background

Lazzarini, Richard Lynn was born on June 23, 1960 in San Francisco, California, United States. Son of Edward John Lazzarini.

Education

Bachelor in Communication Arts, Loyola Marymount U., Los Angeles, 1982.

Career

Prop maker, Ellis Mercantile Company, Los Angeles, 1982-1984; designer, coordinator, Stan Winston, Inc., Northridge, California, 1984-1985; mechanic designer, supervisor, Boss Films, Marina Del Rey, California, 1985-1986; creature effects supervisor, Apogee, Van Nuys, California, 1986-1987; president, chief designer, The Character Shop, Van Nuys, since 1987. Instructor University of California at Los Angeles, since 1990. Actor, puppeteer.

Achievements

• Richard Lynn Lazzarini has been listed as a noteworthy Special effects professional by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Screen Actors Guild, Sculptors Union, Special Effects Union.

Interests

• Avocations: kinetic art, classic literature, computer art, advanced motion control.

Connections

Married Debra T. Smith, 1989.

Father:

Edward John Lazzarini Lazzarini

Spouse:

Debra T. Smith