Phil Tippett

Born 1951-09-27 (age 74) Berkeley, California

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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.

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Phil Tippett

Phil Tippett

Known For

Star Wars

1977

as Cantina Alien (uncredited)

Return of the Jedi

Return of the Jedi

1983

as Rancor

Piranha

Piranha

1978

as Scuba Diver (uncredited)

Return to Jurassic Park

Return to Jurassic Park

2011

as Self

The Making of 'Jurassic Park'

The Making of 'Jurassic Park'

1995

as Self

Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy

Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy

2004

as Self

In Search of Tomorrow

In Search of Tomorrow

2022

as Self - Interviewee

Ray Harryhausen: The Early Years Collection

Ray Harryhausen: The Early Years Collection

2005

as Self

Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan

Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan

2012

as Self

Jurassic Punk

Jurassic Punk

2022

as Self

Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex

Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex

2015

as Self

SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back

SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back

1980

as Self

The Creative Brain

The Creative Brain

2019

as Self

Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi

Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi

1983

as Self

Fleshing Out the Hollow Man

Fleshing Out the Hollow Man

as Self

From Star Wars to Jedi: The Making of a Saga

From Star Wars to Jedi: The Making of a Saga

1983

as Self

The Sci-Fi Boys

The Sci-Fi Boys

2006

as Self

Howard the Doc or: How I Learned to Start Quacking and Love the Bomb

Howard the Doc or: How I Learned to Start Quacking and Love the Bomb

as Self

The Making of 'DragonHeart'

The Making of 'DragonHeart'

1997

as Self

Secrets of the Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey

Secrets of the Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey

2016

as Self