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H.R. Giger (1940–2014)

H.R. Giger was born on February 5, 1940 in Chur, Switzerland as Hans Rudolf Giger. He is known for his work on Jodorowsky's Dune (2013), Alien³ (1992) and Alien (1979). He was married to Carmen Maria Scheifele and Mia Bonzanigo. He died on May 12, 2014 in Zurich, Switzerland. See full bio »

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(age 74) in Zurich, Switzerland
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Known For

Jodorowsky's Dune
Jodorowsky's Dune Himself
(2013)
Alien³
Alien³ Miscellaneous Crew
(1992)
Alien
Alien Art Department
(1979)
Aliens
Aliens Miscellaneous Crew
(1986)
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 2007 AVPR: Aliens vs Predator - Requiem (original alien creatures designer)
 2004 AVP: Alien vs. Predator (original alien creatures designer)
 1999 The Alien Legacy (Video documentary) (archival material)
 1998 Species II (original "Species" designer)
 1997 Alien: Resurrection (original alien designer)
 1996 Kondom des Grauens (creative consultant)
 1995 Dark Seed II (Video Game) (dark world art library)
 1995 Species (train designer) / (train fabrication: Switzerland)
 1992 Dark Seed (Video Game) (dark world art library)
 1992 Alien³ (creature designer: Alien³) / (original creature designer)
 1986/I Aliens (original alien designer)
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album Brain Salad Surgery (1973) and Blondie's hit solo album See more »

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2 Biographical Movies | 2 Interviews | 2 Articles | 2 Pictorials | See more »

Alternate Names:

Hansruedi Giger
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Suffers from fear of flying, a condition necessitating that Ridley Scott visit him at his Swiss home in order to discuss his early design concepts for the beast in Alien (1979). See more »

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Aquarius

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