Phil Tippett
Phil Tippett is a renowned visual effects supervisor and director known for his pioneering work in stop-motion animation. He gained fame for his contributions to films such as 'Star Wars' and 'Jurassic Park'. Tippett's unique style and visionary approach have earned him a respected place... Read More
Known for
Jurassic World (2015)
Twenty-two years after the events of Jurassic Park, Isla Nublar now features a fully functioning dinosaur theme park, Jurassic World, as originally envisioned by...
Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015)
Thirty years after defeating the Galactic Empire, Han Solo and his allies face a new threat from the evil Kylo Ren and his army...
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Credits
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
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| 2025 |
Why Dinosaurs?A dinosaur-obsessed teen and his filmmaker father travel the world interviewing paleontologists about the latest discoveries, tracking down the crew... |
Self | |
| 2024 |
A Celebration of TenacityDiscussion about David Allen's "The Primevals" at Industrial Light and Magic in San Francisco. |
Self | |
| 2024 |
Lost to Time: Unearthing the PrimevalsDocumentary about the 30-year long process of David Allen's The Primevals. |
Self | |
| 2023 |
RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCopAn in-depth look into the ground breaking franchise and features new interviews with cast and crew. |
Self | |
| 2022 |
Jurassic PunkSteve ‘Spaz’ Williams is a pioneer in computer animation. His digital dinosaurs of Jurassic Park transformed Hollywood in 1993, but... |
Self | |
| 2022 |
Slice!With 18 golf holes of terror, heads will surely roll. |
Phil | |
| 2022 |
LIGHT & MAGICWhen George Lucas set out to make Star Wars, little did he know he would end up revolutionizing an industry.... |
Self - Creatures and Stop Motion (archive footage) | |
| 2022 |
LIGHT & MAGICWhen George Lucas set out to make Star Wars, little did he know he would end up revolutionizing an industry.... |
Self - Model Shop | |
| 2022 |
LIGHT & MAGICWhen George Lucas set out to make Star Wars, little did he know he would end up revolutionizing an industry.... |
Self - Creatures and Stop Motion | |
| 2022 |
LIGHT & MAGICWhen George Lucas set out to make Star Wars, little did he know he would end up revolutionizing an industry.... |
Self | |
| 2022 |
Icons Unearthed: Star WarsMarcia Lucas, Oscar-winning film editor and ex-wife of George Lucas, sits down for her first-ever on-camera interview and provides unique... |
Self - Miniature & Optical Effects Unit | |
| 2022 |
In Search of TomorrowA nostalgic journey through ’80s Sci-Fi-films, exploring their impact and relevance today, told by the artists who made them and... |
Self - Interviewee | |
| 2020 | Unknown character | ||
| 2020 |
Making Magic: The Artistry of Karel ZemanIn this conversation, filmed by the Criterion Collection in 2019, animator and visual-effects supervisor Phil Tippett and visual-effects artist Jim... |
Unknown character | |
| 2019 |
The Movies That Made UsThese blockbusters brought us together and gave us the time of our lives. Meet the actors, directors and industry insiders... |
Self | |
| 2019 |
Phil Tippett: Mad Dreams and MonstersAn in-depth, sad, and beautiful documentary about the stop motion and VFX artist Phil Tippett, a man who changed the... |
Self | |
| 2019 |
The Creative BrainNeuroscientist David Eagleman taps into the creative process of various inventors, while exploring brain-bending, risk-taking ways to spark creativity |
Self | |
| 2019 |
The Last Drive-in with Joe Bob BriggsThe World’s Foremost Drive-in Movie Critic – actually he’s pretty much the world’s only Drive-in Critic – Joe Bob Briggs... |
Self | |
| 2017 |
The Secrets of Sinbad: Phil Tippett on Ray HarryhausenVisual effects experts Phil Tippett discusses the legacy of Ray Harryhausen. |
Himself | |
| 2017 |
Corporate Wars: The Making of 'RoboCop 2'This retrospective features both archival and 2017 interviews with cast and crew members. It includes interviews with CG supervisor Paul... |
Self | |
| 2016 |
Secrets of the Force Awakens: A Cinematic JourneyAn inside look at the making of the movie Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (2015), featuring footage... |
Self | |
| 2015 |
My Life In MonstersPhil Tippett is the Oscar-winning stop-motion animator and designer behind some of the greatest fantasy creatures and sci-fi set pieces... |
Himself | |
| 2015 |
Creature Designers: The Frankenstein ComplexThe Frankenstein Complex takes a historical as well as a creative perspective, with a mix of fascinating scenes behind the... |
Self | |
| 2014 |
The Real History of Science FictionThe series heads to the very frontiers of space and science to produce the definitive television history of science fiction,... |
Self | |
| 2013 |
Worse Than the DemonA short documentary following artist Phil Tippett, as he turns away from the commercial successes of Hollywood and delves into... |
himself | |
| 2012 |
Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects TitanThere’s only one person who so accurately personifies movie magic in the history of film, and that man is special... |
Self | |
| 2011 |
Return to Jurassic ParkA multi-part documentary about the making of the Jurassic Park trilogy. Each part walks through the making of part of... |
Self | |
| 2008 |
RKO Production 601: The Making of “Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World”The astonishing story of the genesis, production, worldwide success, and legacy of King Kong (1933), directed by Merian C. Cooper... |
Self | |
| 2007 |
Standing on the Shoulders of Kubrick: The Legacy of 2001Stanley Kubrick's groundbreaking 2001: A Space Odyssey opened the door to all the films and filmmakers who followed it. Through... |
Self | |
| 2007 |
Vision of a Future Passed: The Prophecy of 2001This documentary about "2001: A Space Odyssey" looks at some of the things that seemed fanciful in 1968, which don't... |
Self | |
| 2006 |
Amazing! Exploring the Far Reaches of Forbidden PlanetA documentary about the making of, and legacy of, the Forbidden Planet movie. |
Self | |
| 2006 |
American ScaryA fond remembrance of and tribute to the uniquely American institution of the horror movie host. |
Himself | |
| 2006 |
The Sci-Fi BoysLegendary all-stars of cinema bring to life the evolution of science-fiction and special effects films from the wild and funny... |
Self | |
| 2005 |
Ray Harryhausen: The Early Years CollectionFor over a half century, Ray Harryhausen has amazed and inspired countless filmmakers and fans around the world with his... |
Self | |
| 2004 |
Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars TrilogyFrom the earliest versions of the script to the blockbuster debuts, explore the creation of the Star Wars Trilogy. |
Self | |
| 2002 |
Starship Troopers: Know Your FoeFive part documentary on the bugs of “Starship Troopers.” Featuring interviews with special effects artists Phil Tippett and Craig Hayes... |
Self | |
| 2001 |
Flesh + Steel: The Making of 'RoboCop'A look behind the scenes at the making of this science fiction classic about a policeman killed in the line... |
Himself | |
| 1999 |
Virus: Ghost in the MachineA look behind the scenes: making the 1999 film "Virus." |
Self | |
| 1997 |
The Making of 'DragonHeart'This documentary was first released on the laserdisc for DragonHeart, and was then re-released on both the Collector's Edition and... |
Self | |
| 1995 |
The Making of 'Jurassic Park'This documentary treats film fans to a behind-the-scenes look at the making of "Jurassic Park," one of the 90's biggest... |
Self | |
| 1988 |
Willow: The Making of an AdventureA behind-the-scenes documentary on the making of the film Willow (1988). Included are interviews with cast and crew and scenes... |
Self - Visual Effects | |
| 1983 |
From Star Wars to Jedi: The Making of a SagaFrom Star Wars to Jedi: The Making of a Saga is a 1983 television documentary special that originally aired on... |
Self | |
| 1983 |
Classic Creatures: Return of the JediGo behind the scenes — and into the costumes — as production footage from Return of the Jedi is interspersed... |
Self | |
| 1983 |
Return of the JediLuke Skywalker leads a mission to rescue his friend Han Solo from the clutches of Jabba the Hutt, the Emperor... |
Rancor | |
| 1980 |
SP FX: The Empire Strikes BackHosted by Mark Hamill, this revealing documentary offers behind-the-scenes glimpses into the amazing special effects that transformed George Lucas’ vision... |
Self | |
| 1980 |
The Making of The Empire Strikes BackEven the most devout Star Wars fan might not know that filmmaker and journalist Michel Parbot was once given unprecedented... |
Self | |
| 1978 |
PiranhaWhen flesh-eating piranhas are accidentally released into a summer resort's rivers, the guests become their next meal. |
Scuba Diver (uncredited) | |
| 1977 |
Star WarsPrincess Leia is captured and held hostage by the evil Imperial forces in their effort to take over the galactic... |
Cantina Alien (uncredited) | |
| TBA |
Fleshing Out the Hollow ManProduced for the "Hollow Man" Special Edition DVD |
Self | |
| TBA |
Yub-Nub! The Forgotten Ewok AdventuresGo behind the scenes of the forest moon of Endor, and discover unseen footage and thrilling stories from the undergrowth. |
Unknown character | |
| TBA |
Howard the Doc or: How I Learned to Start Quacking and Love the BombFans of the legendary and infamous 1986 comic-book adaptation "Howard the Duck" talk about what it is that they enjoy... |
Self | |
| TBA |
Inside the FederationThe 30-minute long featurette "Inside the Federation" mirrors the commentary, with a look at the challenges faced in the filmmaking... |
Self |
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Got a question about Phil Tippett?
Phil Tippett is known for his work on 'Star Wars', 'Jurassic Park', and 'Robocop'. His contributions to these films have made him a pivotal figure in visual effects.
Yes, Phil Tippett won an Academy Award for Best Visual Effects for his work on 'Jurassic Park' in 1994, among other accolades throughout his career.
Phil Tippett's first credited film work was on 'Star Wars' in 1977, where he contributed to the creation of various creatures using stop-motion techniques.
Phil Tippett was involved in the documentary series 'Light & Magic' released in 2022, which explores the history of visual effects in film.
Phil Tippett studied at the California Institute of the Arts, where he refined his craft in animation and visual effects.
Yes, Phil Tippett has one child. However, the name is not publicly known.
Phil Tippett is best known for his pioneering work in stop-motion animation and his innovative use of practical effects in film.
Phil Tippett's estimated net worth is around $5 million, reflecting his successful career in the film industry.