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

Piranha

Scuba Diver (uncredited)

Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy

Self

Secrets of the Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey

Self

Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex

Self

Jurassic Punk

Self

Return to Jurassic Park

Self