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Drew Struzan(1947-2025)

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  • Actor
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A documentary on legendary movie-poster artist Drew Struzan.
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Drew: The Man Behind the Poster (2013)
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Drew Struzan was born on 18 March 1947 in Oregon City, Oregon, USA. He was an actor and producer, known for Planet of the Apes (2001), War of the Worlds (2005) and The Mist (2007). He was married to Cheryle Dylan. He died on 13 October 2025 in Pasadena, California, USA.
BornMarch 18, 1947
DiedOctober 13, 2025(78)
BornMarch 18, 1947
DiedOctober 13, 2025(78)
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    • 2 wins & 1 nomination total

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Planet of the Apes (2001)
Planet of the Apes
5.7
  • Art Department
  • 2001
Tom Cruise, Tim Robbins, Miranda Otto, Michael Kevin Walker, Ed Vassallo, Michael Arthur, Becky Ann Baker, Gene Barry, David Alan Basche, John Michael Bolger, Justin Chatwin, Robert Cicchini, Vito D'Ambrosio, Marianne Ebert, John Eddins, Dakota Fanning, Daniel Franzese, Peter Gerety, Stephen Gevedon, Rick Gonzalez, Jim Hanna, Danny Hoch, Amy Hohn, Tracy Howe, Omar Jermaine, Erika LaVonn, Adam Lazarre-White, Mark Manley, Mariann Mayberry, Sharrieff Pugh, Ana Maria Quintana, Zoe Quist, Ann Robinson, Amy Ryan, Camillia Monet, John Scurti, Yul Vazquez, Lenny Venito, Jerry Walsh, Lisa Ann Walter, Christopher Evan Welch, Julie White, Marlon Young, Dan Ziskie, David Harbour, Michael Stanton, Lisa Waters, Michael Brownlee, GoGo Toucette, Rafael Sardina, Stacy Ann Wilkins, Patrick Tierney, Ty Simpkins, Ed Schiff, Channing Tatum, David Conley, Tommy Guiffre, Michael Waldron, Athena Stamos, January LaVoy, Miguel Antonio Ferrer, Mark Valinsky, Lorelei Llee, Daniel Eric Gold, Ellen Barry, Roz Abrams, Kenneth Wright, Nicole Signore, Tasciotti, Johnny Torres, Rochelle Warner, Joseph Benjamin Stewart, Terry Ward, Tracy Lee Staton, Jessica Anne Taylor, Mike Yedwab, and William G. Stowell in War of the Worlds (2005)
War of the Worlds
6.6
  • Art Department
  • 2005
Thomas Jane and Nathan Gamble in The Mist (2007)
The Mist
7.1
  • Art Department
  • 2007
John Cusack, Meg Ryan, Hank Azaria, Christopher Lloyd, Liz Callaway, Jim Cummings, and Jonathan Dokuchitz in Anastasia (1997)
Anastasia
7.2
  • Art Department
  • 1997

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  • John Krasinski in Animal Crackers (2017)
    Animal Crackers
    5.8
    • poster artist
    • 2017
  • Floyd Norman in Floyd Norman: An Animated Life (2016)
    Floyd Norman: An Animated Life
    7.4
    • poster (uncredited)
    • 2016
  • Harrison Ford, Anthony Daniels, Carrie Fisher, Kenny Baker, Michael Giacchino, Peter Mayhew, Nigel Godrich, Oscar Isaac, Brian Herring, Lupita Nyong'o, Dave Chapman, Adam Driver, Gwendoline Christie, John Boyega, and Daisy Ridley in Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (2015)
    Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens
    7.7
    • poster artist: D23 version (uncredited)
    • 2015
  • Tales of Halloween (2015)
    Tales of Halloween
    5.5
    • poster artist
    • 2015
  • Miles Scott in Batkid Begins: The Wish Heard Around the World (2015)
    Batkid Begins: The Wish Heard Around the World
    7.1
    • poster art: created by
    • 2015
  • How to Train Your Dragon 2 (2014)
    How to Train Your Dragon 2
    7.8
    • poster artist (uncredited)
    • 2014
  • Edward Burns and Jon Bernthal in Mob City (2013)
    Mob City
    7.4
    TV Series
    • poster artist (uncredited)
    • 2013
  • Drew: The Man Behind the Poster (2013)
    Drew: The Man Behind the Poster
    7.4
    • poster artist (uncredited)
    • 2013
  • Jay Baruchel, James Franco, Craig Robinson, Seth Rogen, Danny McBride, and Jonah Hill in This Is the End (2013)
    This Is the End
    6.6
    • poster artist (uncredited)
    • 2013
  • Matthew Charles Hall, Kevin Osborne, and Crystal Cooper in Dark Horizon (2009)
    Dark Horizon
    • poster artist
    • 2009
  • Labou (2008)
    Labou
    4.7
    • illustrator
    • 2008
  • Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, Cate Blanchett, Shia LaBeouf, and Ray Winstone in Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008)
    Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
    6.2
    • poster artist (uncredited)
    • 2008
  • Super Capers: The Origins of Ed and the Missing Bullion (2008)
    Super Capers: The Origins of Ed and the Missing Bullion
    3.2
    • poster artist
    • 2008
  • Popstar Private Eye (2007)
    Popstar Private Eye
    3.4
    • poster artist
    • 2007
  • Thomas Jane and Nathan Gamble in The Mist (2007)
    The Mist
    7.1
    • artist: David's paintings
    • 2007

Actor



  • Tales of Halloween (2015)
    Tales of Halloween
    5.5
    • Rembrandt (segment "Bad Seed")
    • 2015
  • Blood Makes Noise (2005)
    Blood Makes Noise
    7.5
    Short
    • Andrew Nelson
    • 2005

Producer



  • Blood Makes Noise (2005)
    Blood Makes Noise
    7.5
    Short
    • executive producer
    • 2005

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  • Height
    • 5′ 9″ (1.75 m)
  • Born
    • March 18, 1947
    • Oregon City, Oregon, USA
  • Died
    • October 13, 2025
    • Pasadena, California, USA(complications from Alzheimer's disease)
  • Spouse
    • Cheryle Dylan1967 - October 13, 2025 (his death, 1 child)
  • Children
    • Christian
  • Other works
    Book: Drew Struzan: Oeuvre (Titan Books) ISBN: 0857685570
  • Publicity listings
    • 2 Biographical Movies
    • 1 Article

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    He is one of the most prolific poster artists and illustrators. Before his retirement in 2008, he created over 150 movie posters, including Blade Runner (1982), Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001), Back to the Future (1985) and the first six Star Wars films.
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      Rich colourful artworks with great attention to details

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