Joe Alves, a renowned art director and production designer, first drew breath on May 21, 1936, in the picturesque city of San Leandro, California, USA. His impressive career has been marked by his work on several iconic films, including the critically acclaimed science fiction thriller "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" released in 1977, the 1983 underwater horror film "Jaws 3-D", and the dystopian action classic "Escape from New York" in 1981.
In his personal life, Alves has been blessed with a loving partnership with his wife, Jerri Lauridsen, whom he wed on April 29, 1990. Together, they have been blessed with two children, bringing joy and fulfillment to their family life.
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