Edgar Ray Kellogg | |
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Born |
Iowa |
November 15, 1905
Died | July 5, 1976 Ontario |
(aged 70)
Nationality | American |
Known for | Director, Producer |
Edgar Ray Kellogg (November 15, 1905 - July 5, 1976) was an American film director from Iowa.
During World War II, Kellogg was a US Navy Lieutenant with the O.S.S. Field Photographing Branch where he became acquainted with John Ford.
Following the war Kellogg went to Hollywood working in special effects for 20th Century Fox, eventually heading the unit. He made his debut as a director with The Killer Shrews and The Giant Gila Monster in 1959. Both films would later be parodied in Mystery Science Theater 3000.
He died in Ontario, California of cancer.