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Special Effects:

• In Production
• 2000s
• 1990s
• 1980s

1. The Zookeeper (2010) (post-production) (special effects character designer)
   
   
2. Super Capers (2009) (creature effects)
3. AVPR: Aliens vs Predator - Requiem (2007) (creature effects designer and creator) (special effects supervisor)
   ... aka AVP: Aliens vs. Predator - Requiem (USA: DVD box title)
   ... aka AVP: Requiem (USA: DVD box title)
   ... aka Aliens vs. Predator 2 (Singapore: English title)
   ... aka AvP2 (USA: short title)
   ... aka AvPR (International: English title: short title)
4. Wild Hogs (2007) (animatronic effects)
   ... aka Blackberry (Philippines: English title: review title)
5. The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause (2006) (special character effects designed and created by)
   ... aka Pretender (Philippines: English title: review title)
6. RoboCop vs Terminator (2006) (V) (terminator special effects) (as Tom Woodruff)
   ... aka RoboCop vs. the Terminator (USA)
7. Failure to Launch (2006) (animatronic animals designer and creator: Amalgamated Dynamics Inc.)
8. Elektra (2005) (puppeteer)
   ... aka Elektra (Canada: French title)
9. AVP: Alien vs. Predator (2004) (alien effects) (creature effects creator) (creature effects designer)
   ... aka Alien vs. Predator (Germany) (USA: short title)
   ... aka AVP (USA: promotional abbreviation)
10. Tremors 4: The Legend Begins (2004) (V) (creature designer)
11. Looney Tunes: Back in Action (2003) (special character effects)
    ... aka Looney Tunes Back in Action: The Movie (USA: DVD box title)
12. Scary Movie 3 (2003) (additional body effects designer and creator: Amalgameted Dynamics Inc.)
    ... aka Film de peur 3 (Canada: French title)
    ... aka Scary Movie 3.5 (USA: DVD box title)
13. The Santa Clause 2 (2002) (animatronic effects designer and creator) (puppeteer)
    ... aka SC2 (USA: promotional abbreviation)
    ... aka Santa Clause 2 (UK: poster title)
    ... aka The Santa Clause 2: The Mrs. Clause (USA: alternative title)
14. John Q (2002) (body effects designer)
    ... aka John Q. (USA: poster title)
15. Tremors 3: Back to Perfection (2001) (V) (creature effects supervisor) (as Tom Woodruff)
16. Bubble Boy (2001) (special character effects)
17. Cast Away (2000) (animatronic effects: Amalgamated Dynamics Inc.)
    
    
18. My Favorite Martian (1999) (animatronic Martian effects)
    ... aka My Favourite Martian (Australia)
19. "Expedition Journal" (special effects) (1 episode, 1999)
        - Kiss of the Spider (1999) TV episode (special effects)
20. Starship Troopers (1997) (creature effects: full scale, Amalgamated Dynamics, Inc.)
21. Michael (1996) (animatronic effects designer and creator) (lead puppeteer: Amalgamated Dynamics Inc.)
22. Tremors II: Aftershocks (1996) (V) (creature effects designer and creator: Amalgamated Dynamics, Inc.)
    ... aka Tremors 2: Aftershocks (USA: video box title)
23. Jumanji (1995) (animatronic effects designer and creator)
24. Mortal Kombat (1995) (goro special effects)
25. Wolf (1994) (animatronic wolf effects creator)
26. Demolition Man (1993) (special body effects designer and creator)
27. Death Becomes Her (1992) (body effects designer)
28. Alien³ (1992) (alien effects) (uncredited)
29. Tremors (1990) (creature effects designer and creator)
    
    
30. Leviathan (1989) (creature effects: Stan Winston Studios)
31. Alien Nation (1988) (aliens creator: Stan Winston Studio)
32. The Monster Squad (1987) (head monster maker: Frankenstein, Stan Winston Studio)
33. Aliens (1986) (creature effects coordinator)
34. The Vindicator (1986) (frankenstein suit and effects crew: Stan Winston Studios) (vindicator suit and effects crew: Stan Winston Studio)
    ... aka Frankenstein '88
35. The Terminator (1984) (terminator special effects) (as Tom Woodruff)
    

Actor:

• In Production
• 2010s
• 2000s
• 1990s
• 1980s

1. The Zookeeper (2010) (post-production) (uncredited) .... Gorilla
2. Beautiful Wave (2010) (post-production) .... Coach Parks
   
   
3. The Last Push (2010) .... Control Technician
   
   
4. Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant (2009) .... Wolfman
   ... aka Circus of the Freak (International: English title: literal title)
5. Race to Witch Mountain (2009) .... Siphon
6. AVPR: Aliens vs Predator - Requiem (2007) .... Alien
   ... aka AVP: Aliens vs. Predator - Requiem (USA: DVD box title)
   ... aka AVP: Requiem (USA: DVD box title)
   ... aka Aliens vs. Predator 2 (Singapore: English title)
   ... aka AvP2 (USA: short title)
   ... aka AvPR (International: English title: short title)
7. My Cousin's Keeper (2007) .... Russell
8. Elektra (2005) (uncredited) .... Demon
   ... aka Elektra (Canada: French title)
9. AVP: Alien vs. Predator (2004) .... Grid
   ... aka Alien vs. Predator (Germany) (USA: short title)
   ... aka AVP (USA: promotional abbreviation)
10. Looney Tunes: Back in Action (2003) (uncredited) .... The Metaluna Mutant
    ... aka Looney Tunes Back in Action: The Movie (USA: DVD box title)
11. Evolution (2001) (uncredited) .... Lead Primate Creature
12. Bedazzled (2000) .... Biggest Devil
    ... aka Teuflisch (Germany)
13. Mattress of Solitude (2000) .... Batman
14. Hollow Man (2000) .... Isabelle the Gorilla
    ... aka Hollow Man - Unsichtbare Gefahr (Germany)
    
    
15. "Seven Days" .... Kiki the Gorilla (1 episode, 1999)
    ... aka Seven Days: The Series
        - The Football (1999) TV episode .... Kiki the Gorilla
16. "Chicago Hope" .... Stevie the Gorilla (1 episode, 1999)
        - And Baby Makes 10 (1999) TV episode .... Stevie the Gorilla
17. The X Files (1998) .... Creature #1
    ... aka The X Files Movie (Australia)
    ... aka The X-Files (USA: closing credits title)
18. "Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction" .... Gorilla (1 episode, 1998)
    ... aka Beyond Belief (USA: short title)
        - Kirby (1998) TV episode .... Gorilla
19. Alien: Resurrection (1997) .... Lead Alien
    ... aka Alien 4
20. Michael (1996) (uncredited) .... Bull
21. Jumanji (1995) (uncredited) .... Lion/Crocodile
22. Mortal Kombat (1995) (uncredited) .... Goro
23. Alien³ (1992) .... Lead Alien
24. "Tales from the Crypt" .... Utility Monster (1 episode, 1990)
    ... aka HBO's Tales from the Crypt
        - Korman's Kalamity (1990) TV episode .... Utility Monster
25. Tremors (1990) (uncredited) .... Grabboid
    
    
26. "Monsters" .... Herbert (1 episode, 1989)
        - The Match Game (1989) TV episode .... Herbert
27. Leviathan (1989) (uncredited) .... Lead Creature
28. Pumpkinhead (1988) .... Pumpkinhead
    ... aka Vengeance: The Demon
29. The Monster Squad (1987) .... Gillman
    

Make-Up Department:

• 2000s
• 1990s
• 1980s

1. Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant (2009) (creature and makeup effects co-designer)
   ... aka Circus of the Freak (International: English title: literal title)
2. X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009) (co-makeup designer) (special makeup effects designer)
3. Race to Witch Mountain (2009) (creature and makeup effects co-designer) (special creature effects creator)
4. Dragonball Evolution (2009) (creature and makeup effects co-designer)
   ... aka Qi long zhu: Quanxin jinhua (China: Mandarin title) (Hong Kong: Mandarin title)
   ... aka Chat lung jyu: Chyunsan jeunfa (Hong Kong: Cantonese title)
   ... aka D.B.E. (USA: promotional abbreviation)
   ... aka Dragonball: Evolution (USA)
5. Lonely Street (2009) (special makeup effects artist)
6. The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause (2006) (makeup artist)
   ... aka Pretender (Philippines: English title: review title)
7. Alpha Dog (2006) (special makeup effects artist)
8. The Santa Clause 2 (2002) (special makeup designer and creator)
   ... aka SC2 (USA: promotional abbreviation)
   ... aka Santa Clause 2 (UK: poster title)
   ... aka The Santa Clause 2: The Mrs. Clause (USA: alternative title)
9. Spider-Man (2002) (makeup designer)
10. Panic Room (2002) (special makeup effects artist)
11. The 6th Day (2000) (makeup effects artist)
12. Bedazzled (2000) (creator: creature and special makeup effects) (designer: creature effects and special makeup effects)
    ... aka Teuflisch (Germany)
13. Hollow Man (2000) (makeup effects creator) (special makeup designer)
    ... aka Hollow Man - Unsichtbare Gefahr (Germany)
    
    
14. My Favorite Martian (1999) (special makeup effects)
    ... aka My Favourite Martian (Australia)
15. The X Files (1998) (special makeup effects)
    ... aka The X Files Movie (Australia)
    ... aka The X-Files (USA: closing credits title)
16. Jumanji (1995) (special makeup designer and creator)
17. The Santa Clause (1994) (special makeup effects)
18. Stay Tuned (1992) (special makeup designer)
19. The Grifters (1990) (special makeup effects artist)
20. "Tales from the Crypt" (special makeup effects artist) (2 episodes, 1990)
    ... aka HBO's Tales from the Crypt
        - My Brother's Keeper (1990) TV episode (special makeup effects artist)
        - Korman's Kalamity (1990) TV episode (special makeup effects artist)
    
    
21. Warlock (1989) (special makeup effects artist)
    ... aka Warlock: The Magic Wizard (Philippines: English title)
22. "Monsters" (1988) TV series (special makeup effects artist) (unknown episodes)
23. Pumpkinhead (1988) (creature makeup effects)
    ... aka Vengeance: The Demon
24. Chiller (1985) (TV) (special makeup effects)
    ... aka Wes Craven's Chiller (USA: video box title)
25. The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension (1984) (special makeup effects artist) (uncredited)
    ... aka The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai (USA: short title)
26. Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984) (special makeup effects artist)
27. Metalstorm: The Destruction of Jared-Syn (1983) (makeup artist)
    ... aka Metalstorm (USA: short title)
    

Miscellaneous Crew:

• In Production
• 2000s
• 1990s

1. The Zookeeper (2010) (post-production) (special character design)
   
   
2. Old Dogs (2009/I) (special character design)
3. One Step Beyond: The Making of 'Alien: Resurrection' (2003) (V) (photos/artwork)
4. The Making of 'Alien³' (2003) (V) (photos)
5. Scary Movie 3 (2003) (puppeteer)
   ... aka Film de peur 3 (Canada: French title)
   ... aka Scary Movie 3.5 (USA: DVD box title)
6. The 6th Day (2000) (puppeteer)
7. Wonder Boys (2000) (animal replica: "Poe")
   
   
8. Alien: Resurrection (1997) (alien effects)
   ... aka Alien 4
9. Tremors II: Aftershocks (1996) (V) (creative effects designer and creator)
   ... aka Tremors 2: Aftershocks (USA: video box title)
10. The Santa Clause (1994) (animatronic effects)
11. The Yearling (1994) (TV) (puppeteer)
12. "Wild Palms" (1993) TV mini-series (prosthetic effects)
    

Director:

1. My Cousin's Keeper (2007)
2. "Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction" (2 episodes, 1998-2000)
   ... aka Beyond Belief (USA: short title)
       - The Mirror of Truth (2000) TV episode
       - Blind Man's Dog (1998) TV episode
   

Writer:

1. My Cousin's Keeper (2007) (writer)
   

Producer:

1. My Cousin's Keeper (2007) (producer)
   

Visual Effects:

1. The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause (2006) (animatronic character creator) (animatronic character designer)
   ... aka Pretender (Philippines: English title: review title)
   

Costume and Wardrobe Department:

1. Superman Returns (2006) (costume prototyping and development) (uncredited)
   ... aka Superman Returns: An IMAX 3D Experience (USA: IMAX version)
   

Animation Department:

1. Invaders from Mars (1986) (creature effects crew)
   

Thanks:

• 2000s
• 1990s

1. The Lake Passage (2008) (special thanks)
2. Making the Amazing (2004) (V) (special thanks)
   ... aka Making the Amazing: Spider-Man 2 (USA: alternative title)
   ... aka Making the Amazing: The Making of 'Spider-Man 2' (USA: alternative title)
3. Starship Troopers 2: Hero of the Federation (2004) (V) (special thanks) (as Tom Woodruff)
   ... aka Starship Troopers 2 (Australia)
   
   
4. Lions and Monkeys and Pods... Oh My!: The Special Effects of 'Jumanji' (1999) (V) (thanks)
   

Self:

• 2000s
• 1990s

1. Pumpkinhead Unearthed (2008) (V) .... Himself
2. It's Hard Being Evil (2008) (V) .... Himself
3. AVP-R: Deadly Prey - Designing Aliens (2008) (V) .... Himself
4. AVP-R: The Nightmare Returns - Creating the Aliens (2008) (V) .... Himself
5. AVP-R: Primitive Design - Creating the Predator (2008) (V) .... Himself
6. AVP-R: Preparing for War - Development and Production (2008) (V) .... Himself
7. AVP-R: Crossbreed - Creating the Predalien (2008) (V) .... Himself
8. Monster Squad Forever! (2007) (V) .... Himself
   ... aka Monster Squad Forever! (USA: DVD box title)
9. The 100 Greatest Family Films (2005) (TV) .... Himself
10. Ray Harryhausen: The Early Years Collection (2005) (V)
11. Making the Amazing (2004) (V) .... Himself
    ... aka Making the Amazing: Spider-Man 2 (USA: alternative title)
    ... aka Making the Amazing: The Making of 'Spider-Man 2' (USA: alternative title)
12. "HBO First Look" .... Himself (1 episode, 2004)
        - 'Alien vs. Predator': Behind the Scenes (2004) TV episode .... Himself
13. Shooting 'Panic Room' (2004) (V) .... Himself
14. AVP: Production (2004) (V) .... Himself
15. AVP: The Beginning (2004) (V) .... Himself
16. The Making of 'Alien³' (2003) (V) .... Himself
17. One Step Beyond: The Making of 'Alien: Resurrection' (2003) (V) .... Himself
18. Superior Firepower: The Making of 'Aliens' (2003) (V) .... Himself
19. The 'Alien' Saga (2002) (TV) (uncredited) .... Himself
20. Know Your Foe (2002) (V) .... Himself (creature effects: Amalgamated Dynamics)
21. Fleshing Out the 'Hollow Man' (2000) (V) .... Himself
    
    
22. Lions and Monkeys and Pods... Oh My!: The Special Effects of 'Jumanji' (1999) (V) .... Himself - Amalgamated Dynamics
23. The Making of 'Tremors' (1998) (V) .... Himself
24. Special Effects: Anything Can Happen (1996) .... Himself
    ... aka Special Effects
25. "Movie Magic" .... Himself (1 episode, 1995)
        - Exotic Creatures: It's a Jungle Out There (1995) TV episode .... Himself
26. Brave New Worlds: The Science Fiction Phenomenon (1993) (TV) .... Himself
27. Heartstoppers: Horror at the Movies (1992) (TV) .... Himself
28. The Making of 'Alien 3' (1992) (TV) (as Tom Woodruff) .... Himself