Biography
Tom Woodruff Jr. (born January 21, 1959) is an American actor, director, producer and special effects supervisor. He won an Academy Award for Best Special Effects for his work on the 1992 dark fantasy film Death Becomes Her; that same year he was also nominated for the same award for Alien 3.
Some of his most notable works include: The Santa Clause, Starship Troopers, Cast Away, It and Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom.
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Filmography
all 75
Movies 68
self 20
TV Shows 7
Director 4
Producer 2
Executive Producer

Wellwood (2025)
Movie
Makeup Designer / Special Effects Makeup Artist

Smile (2022)
Movie
4.67
Predator Puppeteer (ADI)

Prey (2022)
Movie
6
Creature Design

Godzilla vs. Kong (2021)
Movie
7.24
Makeup Designer

It Chapter Two (2019)
Movie
6.68
Equisapien (uncredited)

Sorry to Bother You (2018)
Movie
3.5
Makeup Effects Designer

It (2017)
Movie
7.39
Elmer

Room 104 (2017)
TV
6
Makeup Designer

Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials (2015)
Movie
6.7
Producer

Harbinger Down (2015)
Movie
Gorilla Suit Performer

Zoo (2015)
TV
5.22
Makeup Effects

San Andreas (2015)
Movie
6.44
Special Effects Makeup Artist

Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters (2013)
Movie
6.24
Curious Neighbor

Fire City: King of Miseries (2013)
Movie
Self - Interviewee

Men in Suits (2012)
Movie
Control Technician

Astronaut: The Last Push (2012)
Movie
Bernie the Gorilla

Zookeeper (2011)
Movie
Creature Design

Skyline (2010)
Movie
8
Gorilla

Old Dogs (2009)
Movie
6
Special Effects Makeup Artist

Lonely Street (2009)
Movie
Self - Head Monster Maker

Monster Squad Forever! (2007)
Movie
Demon (uncredited)

Elektra (2005)
Movie
6.43
The Metaluna Mutant (uncredited)

Looney Tunes: Back in Action (2003)
Movie
7.33
Makeup Effects Designer

The Santa Clause 2 (2002)
Movie
5.28
Makeup Effects / Special Effects Makeup Artist

Panic Room (2002)
Movie
6.12
Lead Primate Creature (uncredited)

Evolution (2001)
Movie
6.75
Makeup Effects

The 6th Day (2000)
Movie
6.69
Biggest Devil

Bedazzled (2000)
Movie
4
Isabelle the Gorilla

Hollow Man (2000)
Movie
5.43
Creature #1

The X Files (1998)
Movie
4.25
Lead Alien

Alien Resurrection (1997)
Movie
6.05
Kirby (segment 'Kirby') / Director

Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction (1997)
TV
6
Bull (uncredited)

Michael (1996)
Movie
6
Lion / Crocodile (uncredited)

Jumanji (1995)
Movie
6.89
Goro (uncredited)

Mortal Kombat (1995)
Movie
8
Special Effects Key Makeup Artist / Animatronics Designer / Special Effects Makeup Artist

The Santa Clause (1994)
Movie
4.94
Visual Effects

Death Becomes Her (1992)
Movie
7.33
Lead Alien (uncredited)

Alien³ (1992)
Movie
5.85
Graboids (uncredited) / Creature Design

Tremors (1990)
Movie
4.89
Utility Monster

Tales from the Crypt (1989)
TV
6.4
Special Effects Makeup Artist

Warlock (1989)
Movie
4.45
Lead Creature (uncredited) / Creature Design

Leviathan (1989)
Movie
6.67
Pumpkinhead / Makeup Effects

Pumpkinhead (1988)
Movie
5.52
Gillman / Special Effects Key Makeup Artist

The Monster Squad (1987)
Movie
6.23
Salvager (uncredited)

Aliens (1986)
Movie
6.02
Special Effects Makeup Artist

Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984)
Movie
5.61
Director

Kong: Steel in Love
Movie
Director

KONG: STEEL IN LOVE
Movie
Information
Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1959-01-21 (66 years old)
Birth PlaceWilliamsport, United States
CitizenshipsUnited States
AwardsAcademy Award for Best Visual Effects
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