Morton Heilig
1926–1997 (age 71)
Engineer
Biography
Morton Heilig was born in 1926 and became a pioneering engineer whose imaginative mind transformed the possibilities of visual storytelling. He is best known for creating the Sensorama, an early attempt to immerse audiences in sensory-rich cinema decades before contemporary virtual reality technology emerged.
Heilig continued to advocate for immersive experiences and inspired engineers, filmmakers, and dreamers to explore the boundaries of perception. His visionary work remains a testament to the power of innovation in honoring the human desire for wonder.