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6 December 1940, Fargo, North Dakota, USA more

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Member of the Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts... more

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Down 3% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.

Awards:

Won 2 Oscars. Another 14 wins & 17 nominations more

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(13 articles)

Bsb: In Praise of Fright Night
(From Fangoria. 8 November 2009, 10:40 PM, PST)
Drawing On Imagination - 'The Forever War' Concept Art
(From CinemaSpy. 1 August 2009, 9:10 PM, PDT)

Filmography

Jump to filmography as: In Development, Visual Effects, Producer, Special Effects, Miscellaneous Crew, Second Unit Director or Assistant Director, Thanks, Self, Archive Footage

In Development
	1.	The Forever War (details only on IMDb Pro)

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	Charlie Wilson's War (2007)	(visual effects supervisor)	2007	$112M	7.4 (38,672)

2.	Anamorph (2007)	(senior visual effects supervisor)	2007	-	5.6 (3,938)

3.	The Stepford Wives (2004)	(visual effects consultant: Tippett Studio)	2004	$84.6M	5.1 (24,821)

4.	"Angels in America" (2003)	visual effects supervisor (unknown episodes)	2003	-	8.3 (11,456)

5.	Bedazzled (2000)	(visual effects supervisor)	2000	$67.4M	5.9 (28,438)
	AKAs: Teuflisch (Germany)
6.	Desperate Measures (1998)	(visual effects plate supervisor: Boss Film Studios)	1998	-	5.8 (6,408)

7.	Air Force One (1997)	(visual effects supervisor)	1997	$315M	6.3 (57,015)
	AKAs: AFO Air Force One (Germany)
8.	Turbulence (1997)	(visual effects co-supervisor: Boss Film Studios)	1997	$28.7M	4.4 (4,798)

9.	Multiplicity (1996)	(visual effects supervisor: Boss Film Studios)	1996	$34.1M	5.7 (11,084)

10.	Species (1995)	(visual effects supervisor)	1995	$113M	5.6 (20,052)

11.	Alien³ (1992)	(visual effects producer)	1992	$158M	6.2 (72,533)

12.	The Judas Project (1990)	(visual effects producer)	1990	-	3.1 (163)

13.	Ghost (1990)	(visual effects supervisor: Boss Film Studios)	1990	$518M	6.9 (46,643)

14.	Vibes (1988)	(visual effects producer)	1988	-	4.8 (1,514)
	AKAs: Vibes: The Secret of the Golden Pyramids (Philippines: English title)
15.	Big Top Pee-wee (1988)	(visual effects)	1988	-	4.3 (3,641)

16.	Die Hard (1988)	(visual effects producer)	1988	$137M	8.3 (162,600)

17.	Leonard Part 6 (1987)	(visual effects supervisor)	1987	-	2.0 (4,628)

18.	Date with an Angel (1987)	(visual effects producer)	1987	-	5.1 (961)

19.	The Monster Squad (1987)	(executive visual effects supervisor: Boss Film Studios)	1987	-	6.9 (6,604)

20.	Masters of the Universe (1987)	(executive visual effects supervisor: Boss Film Studios)	1987	-	5.1 (9,403)
	AKAs: Masters of the Universe: The Motion Picture (USA: promotional title)
21.	Solarbabies (1986)	(visual effects producer)	1986	-	4.3 (1,385)
	AKAs: Solar Warriors
22.	The Boy Who Could Fly (1986)	(visual effects supervisor)	1986	-	6.2 (2,337)

23.	Big Trouble in Little China (1986)	(visual effects producer)	1986	-	7.1 (31,596)
	AKAs: John Carpenter's Big Trouble in Little China (USA: complete title)
24.	Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986)	(visual effects supervisor)	1986	-	5.3 (5,989)
	AKAs: Poltergeist 2 (Australia: TV title) Poltergeist II (USA: short title)
25.	Fright Night (1985)	(visual effects producer)	1985	-	6.8 (10,460)

26.	2010 (1984)	(visual effects supervisor)	1984	-	6.6 (16,417)
	AKAs: 2010: The Year We Make Contact (USA: promotional title)
27.	Ghost Busters (1984)	(visual effects)	1984	$292M	7.8 (77,149)
	AKAs: Ghost Busters (UK)
28.	Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983)	(visual effects)	1983	$573M	8.3 (192,597)
	AKAs: Star Wars VI: Return of the Jedi (USA: video box title)
29.	Poltergeist (1982)	(visual effects supervisor)	1982	$122M	7.4 (29,785)

30.	Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)	(visual effects supervisor)	1981	$384M	8.7 (222,609)
	AKAs: Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark (South Africa: English title: DVD box title) (USA: video title)
31.	Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)	(special visual effects)	1980	$534M	8.8 (251,362)
	AKAs: Star Wars V: The Empire Strikes Back (USA: video box title) The Empire Strikes Back (USA: short title)
32.	The China Syndrome (1979)	(miniature photography)	1979	-	7.3 (9,355)

33.	Battlestar Galactica (1978) (TV)	(special effects photography)	1978	-	6.2 (3,484)

34.	The Manitou (1978)	(mechanical special effects) (uncredited)	1978	-	4.4 (771)

35.	Star Wars (1977)	(first cameraman: miniature and optical effects unit)	1977	$798M	8.8 (294,417)
	AKAs: La guerra de las estrellas (USA: Spanish title) Star Wars IV: A New Hope (USA: video box title) Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (USA: reissue title (new title))

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight (1995)	(producer: opening sequence)	1995	-	6.4 (5,884)
	AKAs: Demon Keeper Tales from the Crypt Presents: Demon Knight (USA: complete title)
2.	Solar Crisis (1990)	(producer)	1990	-	3.2 (910)
	AKAs: Kuraishisu niju-goju nen (Japan)
3.	"Tales from the Crypt" (1989)	producer: opening sequence (1 episode, 1989)	1989	-	8.1 (3,394)
	AKAs: HBO's Tales from the Crypt 1 TV episode: The Man Who Was Death (1989) (producer: opening sequence)

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	Anamorph (2007)	(special effects director) (uncredited)	2007	-	5.6 (3,938)

2.	Solar Crisis (1990)	(special effects) (uncredited)	1990	-	3.2 (910)
	AKAs: Kuraishisu niju-goju nen (Japan)
3.	"Earth Star Voyager" (1988)	(special effects)	1988	-	6.8 (267)

4.	"Battlestar Galactica" (1978)	director of miniature photography (unknown episodes)	1978	-	7.2 (1,785)

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	Shadows of the Bat: The Cinematic Saga of the Dark Knight - Dark Side of the Knight (2005) (V)	(archive source)	2005	-	7.4 (44)

2.	The Making of 'Alien³' (2003) (V)	(photos)	2003	-	7.9 (123)

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director View by NEW				Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
	1.	Bedazzled (2000)	(second unit director)	2000	$67.4M	5.9 (28,438)
		AKAs: Teuflisch (Germany)

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	Empire of Dreams: The Story of the 'Star Wars' Trilogy (2004) (TV)	(special thanks)	2004	-	8.3 (1,235)

2.	Indiana Jones: Making the Trilogy (2003) (V)	(special thanks)	2003	-	7.2 (251)

3.	"Hollywood Stuntmakers" (1991)	special thanks (2 episodes, 1999)	1999	-	8.2 (6)
	2 TV episodes: Episode #1.0 (1999) (special thanks) King Kong und andere Kuscheltiere (1999) (special thanks)
4.	Ghostbusters' SFX Team Featurette (1999) (V)	(special thanks)	1999	-	5.8 (74)

5.	Visions of Light (1992)	(special thanks from AFI)	1992	-	7.9 (1,156)
	AKAs: Visions of Light: The Art of Cinematography

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	Cleanin' Up the Town: Remembering Ghostbusters (filming) (2009) (V)	Himself	2009	-	-

2.	Vision of a Future Passed: The Prophecy of 2001 (2007) (V)	Himself	2007	-	6.2 (23)

3.	Cinematographer Style (2006)	Himself	2006	-	7.1 (61)

4.	Ray Harryhausen: The Early Years Collection (2005) (V)		2005	-	8.0 (44)

5.	Empire of Dreams: The Story of the 'Star Wars' Trilogy (2004) (TV)	Himself - Cameraman, Miniature and Optical Effects	2004	-	8.3 (1,235)

6.	The Making of 'Alien³' (2003) (V)	Himself	2003	-	7.9 (123)

7.	The Light and Magic of 'Indiana Jones' (2003) (V)	Himself	2003	-	8.2 (13)

8.	The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story (1999)	Himself	1999	-	6.4 (93)

9.	Ghostbusters' SFX Team Featurette (1999) (V)	Himself	1999	-	5.8 (74)

10.	"Movie Magic" (1994)	Himself (4 episodes, 1994-1996)	1996	-	7.2 (37)
	4 TV episodes: Ghost Effects: Ghost Stories (1996) Himself Twinning: Four Heads Are Better Than One (1996) Himself Alien Life Forms: No Place Like Home (1995) Himself Motion Control: Unforgettable Shots (1994) Himself
11.	Ben-Hur: The Making of an Epic (1993) (V)	Himself - Special Effects Director	1993	-	8.0 (87)

12.	The Making of 'Alien 3' (1992) (TV)	Himself	1992	-	6.4 (58)

13.	King Kong 60th Anniversary Special: 'It Was Beauty Killed the Beast' (1992) (V)	Himself	1992	-	5.9 (17)

14.	Reflections on 'Citizen Kane' (1991) (TV)	Himself	1991	-	6.7 (63)

15.	2010: The Odyssey Continues (1984)	(uncredited) Himself	1984	-	6.0 (231)

16.	The 54th Annual Academy Awards (1982) (TV)	Himself - Best Visual Effects Winner	1982	-	5.4 (63)

17.	SPFX: The Empire Strikes Back (1980) (TV)	Himself	1980	-	7.0 (54)

18.	The 50th Annual Academy Awards (1978) (TV)	Himself - Winner: Best Visual Effects	1978	-	6.6 (116)

Archive Footage
	1.	"Troldspejlet"
		1 TV episode: Episode #30.9 (2003) Himself

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Began his career working on the original "Star Trek" (1966) series. more

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Documentary | Action | Thriller | Sci-Fi more

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