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Phil Tippett
Visual Effects
Born: September 27, 1951
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
as Cantina Alien (uncredited)

Return of the Jedi
as Rancor

Piranha
as Scuba Diver (uncredited)

The Sci-Fi Boys
as Self

The Making of 'Jurassic Park'
as Self

Return to Jurassic Park
as Self

Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy
as Self

From Star Wars to Jedi: The Making of a Saga
as Self

Secrets of the Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey
as Self

Phil Tippett: Mad Dreams and Monsters
as Self