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Chris Walas
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<p>Christopher James Walas (born 1955) is an American special effects artist, make-up effects artist, film director, producer, and screenwriter. He is best known for his work on the film <i><a href="/facts/The_Fly_(1986_film)/JsqtSvNp">The Fly</a></i> (1986), for which he won an <a href="/facts/Academy_Awards/CwTxYuNQ">Academy Award</a> and was nominated for two <a href="/facts/British_Academy_Film_Awards/GszEPR7E">British Academy Film Awards</a>. </p>