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Phil Tippett

Phil Tippett

Visual EffectsBorn September 27, 1951 (74 years old)

Berkeley, California

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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.

Popularity: 1

Total credits: 94

Known For

Star Wars

as Cantina Alien (uncredited)

Return of the Jedi

Return of the Jedi

as Rancor

Movies (42)

Why Dinosaurs?

Why Dinosaurs?

as Self

2025

A Celebration of Tenacity

as Self

2024

Lost to Time: Unearthing the Primevals

Lost to Time: Unearthing the Primevals

as Self

2024

Jurassic Punk

TV Shows (6)

The Movies That Made Us

The Movies That Made Us

as Self

1 ep.

The Last Drive-in with Joe Bob Briggs

The Last Drive-in with Joe Bob Briggs

as Self

1 ep.

LIGHT & MAGIC

Behind the Camera

The Mandalorian

The Mandalorian

Visual Effects Design Consultant

Star Wars

Animation

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1

Photos

The Movies That Made Us

TV

★7.3

The Movies That Made Us

as Self

The Last Drive-in with Joe Bob Briggs

The Last Drive-in with Joe Bob Briggs

as Self

LIGHT & MAGIC

LIGHT & MAGIC

as Self

The Real History of Science Fiction

The Real History of Science Fiction

as Self

RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop

RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop

as Self

Piranha

Piranha

as Scuba Diver (uncredited)

Return to Jurassic Park

Return to Jurassic Park

as Self

Icons Unearthed: Star Wars

Icons Unearthed: Star Wars

as Self - Miniature & Optical Effects Unit

In Search of Tomorrow

In Search of Tomorrow

as Self - Interviewee

Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy

Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy

as Self

Star Wars

as Cantina Alien (uncredited)

1977

Return of the Jedi

Return of the Jedi

as Rancor

1983

The Movies That Made Us

The Movies That Made Us

as Self

2019

The Last Drive-in with Joe Bob Briggs

The Last Drive-in with Joe Bob Briggs

as Self

2019

LIGHT & MAGIC

LIGHT & MAGIC

as Self

2022

The Real History of Science Fiction

The Real History of Science Fiction

as Self

2014

RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop

RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop

as Self

2023

Piranha

Piranha

as Scuba Diver (uncredited)

1978

Return to Jurassic Park

Return to Jurassic Park

as Self

2011

Icons Unearthed: Star Wars

Icons Unearthed: Star Wars

as Self - Miniature & Optical Effects Unit

2022

In Search of Tomorrow

In Search of Tomorrow

as Self - Interviewee

2022

Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy

Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy

as Self

2004

Jurassic Punk

as Self

2022

Slice!

Slice!

as Phil

2022

In Search of Tomorrow

In Search of Tomorrow

as Self - Interviewee

2022

Star Wars : La Révolution Visuelle

Star Wars : La Révolution Visuelle

2020

Making Magic: The Artistry of Karel Zeman

Making Magic: The Artistry of Karel Zeman

2020

Phil Tippett: Mad Dreams and Monsters

Phil Tippett: Mad Dreams and Monsters

as Self

2019

The Creative Brain

The Creative Brain

as Self

2019

The Secrets of Sinbad: Phil Tippett on Ray Harryhausen

as Himself

2017

Corporate Wars: The Making of 'RoboCop 2'

Corporate Wars: The Making of 'RoboCop 2'

as Self

2017

Secrets of the Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey

Secrets of the Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey

as Self

2016

My Life In Monsters

as Himself

2015

Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex

Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex

as Self

2015

Worse Than the Demon

Worse Than the Demon

as himself

2013

Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan

Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan

as Self

2012

Return to Jurassic Park

Return to Jurassic Park

as Self

2011

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”

as Self

2008

Vision of a Future Passed: The Prophecy of 2001

Vision of a Future Passed: The Prophecy of 2001

as Self

2007

Standing on the Shoulders of Kubrick: The Legacy of 2001

Standing on the Shoulders of Kubrick: The Legacy of 2001

as Self

2007

Amazing! Exploring the Far Reaches of Forbidden Planet

Amazing! Exploring the Far Reaches of Forbidden Planet

as Self

2006

American Scary

American Scary

as Himself

2006

The Sci-Fi Boys

The Sci-Fi Boys

as Self

2006

Why Dinosaurs?

Why Dinosaurs?

as Self

2025

A Celebration of Tenacity

as Self

2024

Lost to Time: Unearthing the Primevals

Lost to Time: Unearthing the Primevals

as Self

2024

Jurassic Punk

Jurassic Punk

as Self

2022

Slice!

Slice!

as Phil

2022

In Search of Tomorrow

In Search of Tomorrow

as Self - Interviewee

2022

Star Wars : La Révolution Visuelle

Star Wars : La Révolution Visuelle

2020

Making Magic: The Artistry of Karel Zeman

Making Magic: The Artistry of Karel Zeman

2020

Phil Tippett: Mad Dreams and Monsters

Phil Tippett: Mad Dreams and Monsters

as Self

2019

The Creative Brain

The Creative Brain

as Self

2019

The Secrets of Sinbad: Phil Tippett on Ray Harryhausen

as Himself

2017

Corporate Wars: The Making of 'RoboCop 2'

Corporate Wars: The Making of 'RoboCop 2'

as Self

2017

Secrets of the Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey

Secrets of the Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey

as Self

2016

My Life In Monsters

as Himself

2015

Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex

Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex

as Self

2015

Worse Than the Demon

Worse Than the Demon

as himself

2013

Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan

Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan

as Self

2012

Return to Jurassic Park

Return to Jurassic Park

as Self

2011

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”

as Self

2008

Vision of a Future Passed: The Prophecy of 2001

Vision of a Future Passed: The Prophecy of 2001

as Self

2007

Standing on the Shoulders of Kubrick: The Legacy of 2001

Standing on the Shoulders of Kubrick: The Legacy of 2001

as Self

2007

Amazing! Exploring the Far Reaches of Forbidden Planet

Amazing! Exploring the Far Reaches of Forbidden Planet

as Self

2006

American Scary

American Scary

as Himself

2006

The Sci-Fi Boys

The Sci-Fi Boys

as Self

2006

LIGHT & MAGIC

as Self

1 ep.

The Real History of Science Fiction

The Real History of Science Fiction

as Self

3 ep.

RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop

RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop

as Self

2 ep.

Icons Unearthed: Star Wars

Icons Unearthed: Star Wars

as Self - Miniature & Optical Effects Unit

6 ep.

The Movies That Made Us

The Movies That Made Us

as Self

1 episodes

The Last Drive-in with Joe Bob Briggs

The Last Drive-in with Joe Bob Briggs

as Self

1 episodes

LIGHT & MAGIC

LIGHT & MAGIC

as Self

1 episodes

The Real History of Science Fiction

The Real History of Science Fiction

as Self

3 episodes

RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop

RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop

as Self

2 episodes

Icons Unearthed: Star Wars

Icons Unearthed: Star Wars

as Self - Miniature & Optical Effects Unit

6 episodes

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1

Senior Visual Effects Supervisor

The Empire Strikes Back

The Empire Strikes Back

Animation

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2

Visual Effects Supervisor

Jurassic World

Jurassic World

Visual Effects

Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Animation

Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom

Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom

Visual Effects

Return of the Jedi

Return of the Jedi

Creature Design

The Twilight Saga: New Moon

The Twilight Saga: New Moon

Visual Effects Supervisor

The Twilight Saga: Eclipse

The Twilight Saga: Eclipse

Senior Visual Effects Supervisor

Starship Troopers

Starship Troopers

Visual Effects Supervisor

The Mandalorian

The Mandalorian

Visual Effects Design Consultant

Star Wars

Animation

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1

Senior Visual Effects Supervisor

The Empire Strikes Back

The Empire Strikes Back

Animation

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2

Visual Effects Supervisor

Jurassic World

Jurassic World

Visual Effects

Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Animation

Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom

Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom

Visual Effects

Return of the Jedi

Return of the Jedi

Creature Design

The Twilight Saga: New Moon

The Twilight Saga: New Moon

Visual Effects Supervisor

The Twilight Saga: Eclipse

The Twilight Saga: Eclipse

Senior Visual Effects Supervisor

Starship Troopers

Starship Troopers

Visual Effects Supervisor