Phil Tippett
Born
1951-09-27
Place of birth
Berkeley, California
Biography
Phil Tippett is an American filmmaker and multi-award-winning visual effects supervisor and producer, specializing in creature design, stop-motion, and computerized character animation. Over his career, he has assisted ILM, DreamWorks, and his own company Tippet Studios, with his work appearing in movies such as the original Star Wars trilogy, Jurassic Park, and RoboCop.
Known for
Star Wars
Cantina Alien (uncredited)
Return of the Jedi
Rancor
Return to Jurassic Park
Self
Piranha
Scuba Diver (uncredited)
Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy
Self
The Movies That Made Us
Self
LIGHT & MAGIC
Self
LIGHT & MAGIC
Self - Creatures and Stop Motion
LIGHT & MAGIC
Self - Model Shop
LIGHT & MAGIC
Self - Creatures and Stop Motion (archive footage)
Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan
Self
Secrets of the Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey
Self
The Creative Brain
Self
Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex
Self
In Search of Tomorrow
Self - Interviewee