

Phil Tippett
Born: 1951-09-27
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


Piranha

From Star Wars to Jedi: The Making of a Saga

Slice!

Jurassic Punk

The Making of 'DragonHeart'
Inside the Federation
The Secrets of Sinbad: Phil Tippett on Ray Harryhausen

Virus: Ghost in the Machine

Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy

Lost to Time: Unearthing the Primevals
