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

The Making of 'DragonHeart'

Self

A Celebration of Tenacity

Self

The Creative Brain

Self

Inside the Federation

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Ray Harryhausen: The Early Years Collection

Self

Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi

Self