Date of Birth: February 5, 1940
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Date of Death: May 12, 2014
Biography
Hans Ruedi Giger, commonly known as H. R. Giger, was a Swiss surrealist painter, sculptor, and set designer, renowned for his work on the film “Alien.” Born on February 5, 1940, in Chur, Switzerland, Giger’s fascination with the macabre and the fantastical began early in life. He studied architecture and industrial design at the School of Applied Arts in Zurich, where he honed his unique style blending the organic with the mechanical, a motif he termed “biomechanical.” Giger’s career skyrocketed when he was hired by director Ridley Scott to design the alien creature and environments for the 1979 science fiction horror film “Alien.” His work earned him an Academy Award for Best Achievement in Visual Effects. Giger’s designs have influenced a wide array of media, from films and video games to album covers and furniture designs. Over his career, Giger published numerous art books and opened the H. R. Giger Museum in Gruyères, Switzerland, where a vast collection of his work is displayed. He passed away on May 12, 2014, but his legacy continues to influence and inspire.
5 Interesting Facts about H. R. Giger
1. H. R. Giger won an Academy Award for Best Achievement in Visual Effects for his work on the film “Alien.”
2. He designed album covers for famous musicians, including Debbie Harry and Emerson, Lake & Palmer.
3. Giger’s “Necronomicon” series of books inspired the visual style of Ridley Scott’s “Alien.”
4. He was known for his “biomechanical” art style, which combines human and machine elements.
5. The H. R. Giger Museum in Gruyères, Switzerland, houses the largest collection of his works.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from H. R. Giger
1. “Some people say my work is often dark and gloomy, I see it as a reflection of the darker side of human nature.”
2. “I like to be creative in the dark – I find it easier to concentrate.”
3. “My paintings seem to make the strongest impression on people who are, well, who are crazy.”
4. “You know, it was always, always, always, my dream to make a film.”
5. “I am afraid of my own fears, but I do not allow them to control me.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
At the peak of his career, H. R. Giger’s net worth was estimated to be around $5 million.
Children
H. R. Giger did not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [H. R. Giger Official Website](https://www.hrgiger.com
2. [H. R. Giger Museum](https://www.hrgigermuseum.com
3. [Giger’s IMDb Page](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0317588/
4. [Biography on Britannica](https://www.britannica.com/biography/H-R-Giger
5. [Article on H. R. Giger’s Legacy](https://www.theguardian.com/film/2014/may/13/h-r-giger
