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Phil Tippett

Phil Tippett

Visual Effects
Born Sep 27, 1951 (75 years old)
Place of Birth Berkeley, California
Gender Male
Popularity 1.4
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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.
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.

Credits

Star Wars
Star Wars
1977 8.2
Cantina Alien (uncredited)
Star Wars
May 25, 1977
Cantina Alien (uncredited)
8.2/10
 Return of the Jedi
Return of the Jedi
1983 7.9
Rancor
Return of the Jedi
May 25, 1983
Rancor
7.9/10
 Piranha
Piranha
1978 6
Scuba Diver (uncredited)
Piranha
Aug 3, 1978
Scuba Diver (uncredited)
6/10
 Jurassic Punk
Jurassic Punk
2022 6.7
Self
Jurassic Punk
Dec 16, 2022
Self
6.7/10
 Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy
Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy
2004 7.6
Self
Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy
Sep 20, 2004
Self
7.6/10
 Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex
Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex
2015 7.2
Self
Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex
Nov 18, 2015
Self
7.2/10
 From Star Wars to Jedi: The Making of a Saga
From Star Wars to Jedi: The Making of a Saga
1983 7.4
Self
From Star Wars to Jedi: The Making of a Saga
Dec 3, 1983
Self
7.4/10
 Slice!
Slice!
2022
Phil
Slice!
Oct 10, 2022
Phil
 The Making of 'DragonHeart'
The Making of 'DragonHeart'
1997 7.3
Self
The Making of 'DragonHeart'
Jan 14, 1997
Self
7.3/10
Inside the Federation
10
Self
Inside the Federation
Self
10/10
The Secrets of Sinbad: Phil Tippett on Ray Harryhausen
2017 10
Himself
The Secrets of Sinbad: Phil Tippett on Ray Harryhausen
Jun 26, 2017
Himself
10/10
 Lost to Time: Unearthing the Primevals
Lost to Time: Unearthing the Primevals
2024
Self
Lost to Time: Unearthing the Primevals
May 31, 2024
Self
A Celebration of Tenacity
2024
Self
A Celebration of Tenacity
Jun 1, 2024
Self
My Life In Monsters
2015
Himself
My Life In Monsters
Dec 22, 2015
Himself
 Corporate Wars: The Making of 'RoboCop 2'
Corporate Wars: The Making of 'RoboCop 2'
2017 7
Self
Corporate Wars: The Making of 'RoboCop 2'
Mar 21, 2017
Self
7/10
 The Sci-Fi Boys
The Sci-Fi Boys
2006 7
Self
The Sci-Fi Boys
Apr 27, 2006
Self
7/10
 Secrets of the Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey
Secrets of the Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey
2016 7.1
Self
Secrets of the Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey
Apr 16, 2016
Self
7.1/10
 Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan
Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan
2012 7.4
Self
Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan
Sep 29, 2012
Self
7.4/10
 American Scary
American Scary
2006 7.5
Himself
American Scary
Oct 21, 2006
Himself
7.5/10
 The Making of 'Jurassic Park'
The Making of 'Jurassic Park'
1995 7.3
Self
The Making of 'Jurassic Park'
Apr 23, 1995
Self
7.3/10
 Vision of a Future Passed: The Prophecy of 2001
Vision of a Future Passed: The Prophecy of 2001
2007 6
Self
Vision of a Future Passed: The Prophecy of 2001
Oct 23, 2007
Self
6/10
 The Creative Brain
The Creative Brain
2019 7.2
Self
The Creative Brain
Apr 15, 2019
Self
7.2/10
 Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi
Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi
1983 8.8
Self
Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi
Nov 21, 1983
Self
8.8/10
 Flesh + Steel: The Making of 'RoboCop'
Flesh + Steel: The Making of 'RoboCop'
2001 7.8
Himself
Flesh + Steel: The Making of 'RoboCop'
Oct 2, 2001
Himself
7.8/10
 Phil Tippett: Mad Dreams and Monsters
Phil Tippett: Mad Dreams and Monsters
2019 7.6
Self
Phil Tippett: Mad Dreams and Monsters
Sep 14, 2019
Self
7.6/10
 Return to Jurassic Park
Return to Jurassic Park
2011 6.6
Self
Return to Jurassic Park
Feb 5, 2011
Self
6.6/10
 Willow: The Making of an Adventure
Willow: The Making of an Adventure
1988 7.3
Self - Visual Effects
Willow: The Making of an Adventure
Apr 26, 1988
Self - Visual Effects
7.3/10
 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
Self
Howard the Doc or: How I Learned to Start Quacking and Love the Bomb
Self
 Star Wars : La Révolution Visuelle
Star Wars : La Révolution Visuelle
2020 6.2
Star Wars : La Révolution Visuelle
May 4, 2020
6.2/10
 In Search of Tomorrow
In Search of Tomorrow
2022 6.8
Self - Interviewee
In Search of Tomorrow
Feb 19, 2022
Self - Interviewee
6.8/10
 Making Magic: The Artistry of Karel Zeman
Making Magic: The Artistry of Karel Zeman
2020
Making Magic: The Artistry of Karel Zeman
Feb 20, 2020
 Amazing! Exploring the Far Reaches of Forbidden Planet
Amazing! Exploring the Far Reaches of Forbidden Planet
2006 4.8
Self
Amazing! Exploring the Far Reaches of Forbidden Planet
Nov 14, 2006
Self
4.8/10
 The Making of The Empire Strikes Back
The Making of The Empire Strikes Back
1980 8
Self
The Making of The Empire Strikes Back
Sep 22, 1980
Self
8/10
 Worse Than the Demon
Worse Than the Demon
2013 7
himself
Worse Than the Demon
Jan 1, 2013
himself
7/10
 RKO Production 601: The Making of “Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World”
RKO Production 601: The Making of “Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World”
2008 8
Self
RKO Production 601: The Making of “Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World”
Oct 11, 2008
Self
8/10
 Why Dinosaurs?
Why Dinosaurs?
2025
Self
Why Dinosaurs?
Oct 18, 2025
Self
 Ray Harryhausen: The Early Years Collection
Ray Harryhausen: The Early Years Collection
2005 8
Self
Ray Harryhausen: The Early Years Collection
Jan 17, 2005
Self
8/10
 SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back
SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back
1980 8.2
Self
SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back
Sep 22, 1980
Self
8.2/10
 Standing on the Shoulders of Kubrick: The Legacy of 2001
Standing on the Shoulders of Kubrick: The Legacy of 2001
2007 6.2
Self
Standing on the Shoulders of Kubrick: The Legacy of 2001
Oct 23, 2007
Self
6.2/10
 Fleshing Out the Hollow Man
Fleshing Out the Hollow Man
Self
Fleshing Out the Hollow Man
Self
 Starship Troopers: Know Your Foe
Starship Troopers: Know Your Foe
2002
Self
Starship Troopers: Know Your Foe
May 28, 2002
Self
 Walking with Animators
Walking with Animators
2026
Self
Walking with Animators
Jun 23, 2026
Self
 YUB-NUB! The Forgotten Ewok Adventures
YUB-NUB! The Forgotten Ewok Adventures
SELF
YUB-NUB! The Forgotten Ewok Adventures
SELF
The Last Drive-in with Joe Bob Briggs
The Last Drive-in with Joe Bob Briggs
2019 1 eps 7.2
Self
The Last Drive-in with Joe Bob Briggs
Mar 29, 2019
Self
1 episodes
 The Movies That Made Us
The Movies That Made Us
2019 1 eps 7.3
Self
The Movies That Made Us
Nov 29, 2019
Self
1 episodes
 LIGHT & MAGIC
LIGHT & MAGIC
2022 1 eps 7.9
Self
LIGHT & MAGIC
Jul 27, 2022
Self
1 episodes
 LIGHT & MAGIC
LIGHT & MAGIC
2022 3 eps 7.9
Self - Creatures and Stop Motion
LIGHT & MAGIC
Jul 27, 2022
Self - Creatures and Stop Motion
3 episodes
 LIGHT & MAGIC
LIGHT & MAGIC
2022 1 eps 7.9
Self - Model Shop
LIGHT & MAGIC
Jul 27, 2022
Self - Model Shop
1 episodes
 LIGHT & MAGIC
LIGHT & MAGIC
2022 1 eps 7.9
Self - Creatures and Stop Motion (archive footage)
LIGHT & MAGIC
Jul 27, 2022
Self - Creatures and Stop Motion (archive footage)
1 episodes
 The Real History of Science Fiction
The Real History of Science Fiction
2014 3 eps 6.8
Self
The Real History of Science Fiction
Apr 19, 2014
Self
3 episodes
 RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop
RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop
2023 2 eps 8.1
Self
RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop
Aug 28, 2023
Self
2 episodes
 Icons Unearthed: Star Wars
Icons Unearthed: Star Wars
2022 6 eps 7
Self - Miniature & Optical Effects Unit
Icons Unearthed: Star Wars
Jul 12, 2022
Self - Miniature & Optical Effects Unit
6 episodes
Star Wars
Star Wars
1977 8.2
Animation
Star Wars
May 25, 1977
Animation
 Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom
2018 6.5
Visual Effects
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom
Jun 6, 2018
Visual Effects
 Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
2015 7.2
Animation
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Dec 15, 2015
Animation
 Jurassic World
Jurassic World
2015 6.7
Visual Effects
Jurassic World
Jun 6, 2015
Visual Effects
 The Twilight Saga: New Moon
The Twilight Saga: New Moon
2009 6
Visual Effects Supervisor
The Twilight Saga: New Moon
Nov 18, 2009
Visual Effects Supervisor
 Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
1984 7.3
Visual Effects
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
May 23, 1984
Visual Effects
 The Empire Strikes Back
The Empire Strikes Back
1980 8.4
Animation
The Empire Strikes Back
May 20, 1980
Animation
 The Empire Strikes Back
The Empire Strikes Back
1980 8.4
Makeup Effects
The Empire Strikes Back
May 20, 1980
Makeup Effects
 Return of the Jedi
Return of the Jedi
1983 7.9
Makeup Designer
Return of the Jedi
May 25, 1983
Makeup Designer
 Return of the Jedi
Return of the Jedi
1983 7.9
Creature Design
Return of the Jedi
May 25, 1983
Creature Design
 The Twilight Saga: Eclipse
The Twilight Saga: Eclipse
2010 6.2
Senior Visual Effects Supervisor
The Twilight Saga: Eclipse
Jun 23, 2010
Senior Visual Effects Supervisor
 The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1
2011 6.2
Senior Visual Effects Supervisor
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1
Nov 16, 2011
Senior Visual Effects Supervisor
 RoboCop
RoboCop
1987 7.4
Associate Producer
RoboCop
Jul 17, 1987
Associate Producer
 Jurassic Park
Jurassic Park
1993 8
Visual Effects
Jurassic Park
Jun 11, 1993
Visual Effects
 RoboCop
RoboCop
1987 7.4
Visual Effects
RoboCop
Jul 17, 1987
Visual Effects
 Starship Troopers
Starship Troopers
1997 7.1
Visual Effects Supervisor
Starship Troopers
Nov 7, 1997
Visual Effects Supervisor
 Starship Troopers
Starship Troopers
1997 7.1
Co-Producer
Starship Troopers
Nov 7, 1997
Co-Producer
 The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2
2012 6.5
Visual Effects Supervisor
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2
Nov 13, 2012
Visual Effects Supervisor
 Evolution
Evolution
2001 6.1
Visual Effects Supervisor
Evolution
Jun 8, 2001
Visual Effects Supervisor
 RoboCop 2
RoboCop 2
1990 6
Associate Producer
RoboCop 2
Jun 22, 1990
Associate Producer
 RoboCop 2
RoboCop 2
1990 6
Visual Effects
RoboCop 2
Jun 22, 1990
Visual Effects
 The Spiderwick Chronicles
The Spiderwick Chronicles
2008 6.7
Animation Supervisor
The Spiderwick Chronicles
Feb 14, 2008
Animation Supervisor
 RoboCop 3
RoboCop 3
1993 4.9
Visual Effects
RoboCop 3
Jan 21, 1993
Visual Effects
 The Haunting
The Haunting
1999 5.5
Visual Effects Supervisor
The Haunting
Jul 23, 1999
Visual Effects Supervisor
 DragonHeart
DragonHeart
1996 6.6
Creature Design
DragonHeart
May 31, 1996
Creature Design
 Howard the Duck
Howard the Duck
1986 5.5
Visual Effects
Howard the Duck
Aug 1, 1986
Visual Effects
 Willow
Willow
1988 7
Visual Effects
Willow
May 20, 1988
Visual Effects
 Howard the Duck
Howard the Duck
1986 5.5
Creature Design
Howard the Duck
Aug 1, 1986
Creature Design
 Starship Troopers 2: Hero of the Federation
Starship Troopers 2: Hero of the Federation
2004 4.4
Director
Starship Troopers 2: Hero of the Federation
May 19, 2004
Director
 Piranha
Piranha
1978 6
Creature Design
Piranha
Aug 3, 1978
Creature Design
 Starship Troopers 2: Hero of the Federation
Starship Troopers 2: Hero of the Federation
2004 4.4
Co-Producer
Starship Troopers 2: Hero of the Federation
May 19, 2004
Co-Producer
 Tremors 2: Aftershocks
Tremors 2: Aftershocks
1996 6.3
CGI Supervisor
Tremors 2: Aftershocks
Apr 9, 1996
CGI Supervisor
 The Golden Child
The Golden Child
1986 5.9
Visual Effects
The Golden Child
Dec 12, 1986
Visual Effects
 Coneheads
Coneheads
1993 5.5
Animation
Coneheads
Jul 23, 1993
Animation
 My Favorite Martian
My Favorite Martian
1999 5.7
Visual Effects Supervisor
My Favorite Martian
Feb 11, 1999
Visual Effects Supervisor
 Mad God
Mad God
2021 6.8
Director
Mad God
Sep 17, 2021
Director
 Mad God
Mad God
2021 6.8
Character Designer
Mad God
Sep 17, 2021
Character Designer
 Mad God
Mad God
2021 6.8
Cinematography
Mad God
Sep 17, 2021
Cinematography
 Mad God
Mad God
2021 6.8
Special Effects
Mad God
Sep 17, 2021
Special Effects
 Mad God
Mad God
2021 6.8
Producer
Mad God
Sep 17, 2021
Producer
 Mad God
Mad God
2021 6.8
Writer
Mad God
Sep 17, 2021
Writer
 Mad God
Mad God
2021 6.8
Visual Effects Supervisor
Mad God
Sep 17, 2021
Visual Effects Supervisor
 Mad God
Mad God
2021 6.8
Production Design
Mad God
Sep 17, 2021
Production Design
 House II: The Second Story
House II: The Second Story
1987 5.6
Visual Effects
House II: The Second Story
May 14, 1987
Visual Effects
 The Ewok Adventure
The Ewok Adventure
1984 5.8
Special Effects
The Ewok Adventure
Dec 21, 1984
Special Effects
 Dragonslayer
Dragonslayer
1981 6.6
Visual Effects
Dragonslayer
Jun 26, 1981
Visual Effects
 Three Wishes
Three Wishes
1995 6.3
Visual Effects Supervisor
Three Wishes
Oct 27, 1995
Visual Effects Supervisor
 The Crater Lake Monster
The Crater Lake Monster
1977 3.9
Visual Effects
The Crater Lake Monster
Mar 1, 1977
Visual Effects
Sentinel
Director
Sentinel
Director
 Dead Souls
Dead Souls
2025 7
Visual Effects
Dead Souls
Oct 9, 2025
Visual Effects
 Mad God: Part 1
Mad God: Part 1
2014 6.3
Director
Mad God: Part 1
Jan 14, 2014
Director
 Mad God: Part 1
Mad God: Part 1
2014 6.3
Producer
Mad God: Part 1
Jan 14, 2014
Producer
 Mad God: Part 1
Mad God: Part 1
2014 6.3
Music
Mad God: Part 1
Jan 14, 2014
Music
 Prehistoric Beast
Prehistoric Beast
1984 7.2
Director
Prehistoric Beast
Nov 1, 1984
Director
 Dinosaur!
Dinosaur!
1985 7.5
Special Effects
Dinosaur!
Nov 5, 1985
Special Effects
 Mad God: Part 2
Mad God: Part 2
2016 7
Director
Mad God: Part 2
Jan 19, 2016
Director
 Mad God: Part 2
Mad God: Part 2
2016 7
Producer
Mad God: Part 2
Jan 19, 2016
Producer
 MutantLand
MutantLand
2010 5.7
Writer
MutantLand
Jun 1, 2010
Writer
 MutantLand
MutantLand
2010 5.7
Director
MutantLand
Jun 1, 2010
Director
 Lost to Time: Unearthing the Primevals
Lost to Time: Unearthing the Primevals
2024
Thanks
Lost to Time: Unearthing the Primevals
May 31, 2024
Thanks
 Mad God: Part 3
Mad God: Part 3
2018 6.2
Director
Mad God: Part 3
Dec 14, 2018
Director
 Dinosaur!
Dinosaur!
1985
Director
Dinosaur!
Nov 5, 1985
Director
 Dinosaur!
Dinosaur!
1985
Visual Effects Supervisor
Dinosaur!
Nov 5, 1985
Visual Effects Supervisor
 A Sound of Thunder
A Sound of Thunder
1973
Special Effects
A Sound of Thunder
Jan 1, 1973
Special Effects
The Mandalorian
The Mandalorian
2019 1 eps
Visual Effects Design Consultant
The Mandalorian
Nov 12, 2019
Visual Effects Design Consultant
1 episodes

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