Hannah, Marc

1956- · Contribution: 1982 (SGI founding)

Computer Scientist & Entrepreneur

3D computer graphics technology; co-founder of Silicon Graphics (SGI)

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Born
1956
Active since
1982
Category
Arts, Music & Entertainment Tech
Best known for
Co-founded Silicon Graphics (SGI)3-D graphics behind Hollywood VFXPowered "Jurassic Park" visuals

Impact on the world

Hannah helped build the computer-graphics technology that made modern visual effects possible, changing what films and games could show. SGI's hardware defined an era of digital imagery.

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