Trivia

His talent and experience in special visual effects were so respected that Disney called him out of retirement after 10 years to work on The Black Hole (1979).

Served as a pilot in the RAF during World War II.

Member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (Art Directors Branch).

Served in the RAF during World War II and was signed by Disney in 1947 to work on 'Treasure Island'. A noted painter of fine art in his own right, he became famous for the hand-painted mattes he created for films like '20,000 Leagues Under the Sea', 'Bedknobs and Broomsticks' and 'The Black Hole'. He was nominated for four Academy Awards, winning the Best Special Visual Effects Oscar for 'Mary Poppins' in 1964.

Father of Harrison Ellenshaw and Lynda Thompson.

Stepson of W. Percy Day.

Stepbrother of Arthur George Day and Thomas Sydney Day.

Grandfather of Michael Ellenshaw.

His work is often mistakenly credited to his son Harrison, also a classic matte painter.