Commemorated on 1 plaque
Michael John Stears 1934-1999 Born in Uxbridge 25th August 1934. Resided here until 1960. John Stears known as 'the Dean of Special Effects' was a multiple award winning visual and special effects expert. Awards: Thunderball - Academy Award (Oscar) 1965, Star Wars - Academy Award (Oscar) Visual Effects 1977, Star Wars - The Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films, (Saturn Award) 1977
126 Hoylake Crescent, Ickenham, United Kingdom where they lived (1934-1960)