Irving Block
Irving Alexander Block | |
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| Born | 2 December 1910 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | May 3, 1986 (aged 75) North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Education | New York University (B.S.) · National Academy of Design |
| Occupation | Painter · Illustrator · Visual-effects artist · Academic · Screenwriter |
| Years active | 1930s–1986 |
| Employer(s) | 20th Century Fox · California State University, Northridge |
| Known for | Matte‑painting & special effects in Hollywood sci‑fi; story originator for Forbidden Planet |
| Notable work | Forbidden Planet (film story) · Kronos · Unknown World · contribution to Robby the Robot design |
| Title | Professor of Art (CSUN, 1963–1980) |
| Spouse | Gilda “Jill” Block |
| Children | Gregg Block; Francesca Lia Block |
Irving Block (1910-1986) was an American painter, illustrator, visual-effects artist, screenwriter, and professor. He worked on visual effects for Hollywood films and co-wrote the story that became Forbidden Planet. He later taught art at California State University, Northridge. His daughter is the writer Francesca Lia Block.