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Phil Tippett

Bio: 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
Born: Thu, Sep 27 1951
Birthplace: Berkeley, California
Phil Tippett is 73 years old
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Poster of A Celebration of Tenacity
A Celebration of Tenacity
Phil Tippett was
72 in A Celebration of Tenacity
as 'Self'.
Sat, Jun 01 2024
Poster of Lost in Time: Unearthing the Primevals
Lost in Time: Unearthing the Primevals
Phil Tippett was
72 in Lost in Time: Unearthing the Primevals
as 'Self'.
Fri, May 31 2024
Poster of Jurassic Punk
Jurassic Punk
Phil Tippett was
71 in Jurassic Punk
as 'Self'.
Fri, Dec 16 2022
Poster of Slice!
Slice!
Phil Tippett was
71 in Slice!
as 'Phil'.
Mon, Oct 10 2022
Poster of In Search of Tomorrow
In Search of Tomorrow
Phil Tippett was
70 in In Search of Tomorrow
as 'Self - Interviewee'.
Sat, Feb 19 2022
Poster of Empire at 40
Empire at 40
Phil Tippett was
68 in Empire at 40
as 'Self'.
Fri, May 29 2020
Poster of Star Wars : La Révolution Visuelle
Star Wars : La Révolution Visuelle
Phil Tippett was
68 in Star Wars : La Révolution Visuelle
Mon, May 04 2020
Poster of Making Magic: The Artistry of Karel Zeman
Making Magic: The Artistry of Karel Zeman
Phil Tippett was
68 in Making Magic: The Artistry of Karel Zeman
Thu, Feb 20 2020
Poster of Phil Tippett: Mad Dreams and Monsters
Phil Tippett: Mad Dreams and Monsters
Phil Tippett was
67 in Phil Tippett: Mad Dreams and Monsters
as 'Self'.
Sat, Sep 14 2019
Poster of The Creative Brain
The Creative Brain
Phil Tippett was
67 in The Creative Brain
as 'Self'.
Mon, Apr 15 2019
Poster of The Secrets of Sinbad: Phil Tippett on Ray Harryhausen
The Secrets of Sinbad: Phil Tippett on Ray Harryhausen
Phil Tippett was
65 in The Secrets of Sinbad: Phil Tippett on Ray Harryhausen
as 'Himself'.
Mon, Jun 26 2017
Poster of Corporate Wars: The Making of 'RoboCop 2'
Corporate Wars: The Making of 'RoboCop 2'
Phil Tippett was
65 in Corporate Wars: The Making of 'RoboCop 2'
as 'himself (archive footage)'.
Tue, Mar 21 2017
Poster of Secrets of the Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey
Secrets of the Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey
Phil Tippett was
64 in Secrets of the Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey
as 'Self'.
Sat, Apr 16 2016
Poster of My Life In Monsters
My Life In Monsters
Phil Tippett was
64 in My Life In Monsters
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Dec 22 2015
Poster of Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex
Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex
Phil Tippett was
64 in Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex
as 'Self'.
Wed, Nov 18 2015
Poster of Worse Than the Demon
Worse Than the Demon
Phil Tippett was
61 in Worse Than the Demon
as 'himself'.
Tue, Jan 01 2013
Poster of Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan
Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan
Phil Tippett was
61 in Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan
as 'Self'.
Sat, Sep 29 2012
Poster of Return to Jurassic Park
Return to Jurassic Park
Phil Tippett was
59 in Return to Jurassic Park
as 'Self'.
Sat, Feb 05 2011
Poster of Vision of a Future Passed: The Prophecy of 2001
Vision of a Future Passed: The Prophecy of 2001
Phil Tippett was
56 in Vision of a Future Passed: The Prophecy of 2001
as 'Self'.
Tue, Oct 23 2007
Poster of Amazing! Exploring the Far Reaches of Forbidden Planet
Amazing! Exploring the Far Reaches of Forbidden Planet
Phil Tippett was
55 in Amazing! Exploring the Far Reaches of Forbidden Planet
as 'Self'.
Tue, Nov 14 2006
Poster of American Scary
American Scary
Phil Tippett was
55 in American Scary
as 'Himself'.
Sat, Oct 21 2006
Poster of The Sci-Fi Boys
The Sci-Fi Boys
Phil Tippett was
54 in The Sci-Fi Boys
as 'Self'.
Thu, Apr 27 2006
Poster of Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy
Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy
Phil Tippett was
52 in Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy
as 'Self'.
Sun, Sep 12 2004
Poster of Flesh + Steel: The Making of 'RoboCop'
Flesh + Steel: The Making of 'RoboCop'
Phil Tippett was
50 in Flesh + Steel: The Making of 'RoboCop'
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Oct 02 2001
Poster of The Making of 'DragonHeart'
The Making of 'DragonHeart'
Phil Tippett was
45 in The Making of 'DragonHeart'
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jan 14 1997
Poster of The Making of 'Jurassic Park'
The Making of 'Jurassic Park'
Phil Tippett was
43 in The Making of 'Jurassic Park'
as 'Self'.
Sun, Apr 23 1995
Poster of Willow: The Making of an Adventure
Willow: The Making of an Adventure
Phil Tippett was
36 in Willow: The Making of an Adventure
as 'Self - Visual Effects'.
Tue, Apr 26 1988
Poster of From Star Wars to Jedi: The Making of a Saga
From Star Wars to Jedi: The Making of a Saga
Phil Tippett was
32 in From Star Wars to Jedi: The Making of a Saga
as 'Self'.
Sat, Dec 03 1983
Poster of Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi
Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi
Phil Tippett was
32 in Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi
as 'Self'.
Mon, Nov 21 1983
Poster of Return of the Jedi
Return of the Jedi
Phil Tippett was
31 in Return of the Jedi
as 'Rancor'.
Wed, May 25 1983
Poster of The Making of The Empire Strikes Back
The Making of The Empire Strikes Back
Phil Tippett was
28 in The Making of The Empire Strikes Back
as 'Self'.
Mon, Sep 22 1980
Poster of Piranha
Piranha
Phil Tippett was
26 in Piranha
as 'Scuba Diver (uncredited)'.
Thu, Aug 03 1978
Poster of Star Wars
Star Wars
Phil Tippett was
25 in Star Wars
as 'Cantina Alien (uncredited)'.
Wed, May 25 1977
Poster of Inside the Federation
Inside the Federation
Phil Tippett will be
73+ in Inside the Federation
as 'Self'.
Unreleased
Poster of Virus: Ghost in the Machine
Virus: Ghost in the Machine
Phil Tippett will be
73+ in Virus: Ghost in the Machine
as 'Self'.
Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Poster of RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop
RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop
Phil Tippett was
71+ in RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 28 2023
Poster of Light & Magic
Light & Magic
Phil Tippett was
70+ in Light & Magic
as 'Self - Creatures and Stop Motion'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jul 27 2022
Poster of Icons Unearthed: Star Wars
Icons Unearthed: Star Wars
Phil Tippett was
70+ in Icons Unearthed: Star Wars
as 'Self - Miniature & Optical Effects Unit'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jul 12 2022
Poster of The Movies That Made Us
The Movies That Made Us
Phil Tippett was
68+ in The Movies That Made Us
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Nov 29 2019
Poster of The Last Drive-in with Joe Bob Briggs
The Last Drive-in with Joe Bob Briggs
Phil Tippett was
67+ in The Last Drive-in with Joe Bob Briggs
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Mar 29 2019
Poster of The Real History of Science Fiction
The Real History of Science Fiction
Phil Tippett was
62+ in The Real History of Science Fiction
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Apr 19 2014