Biography
Bill George is a visual effects supervisor who is known for his work for Industrial Light & Magic on, amongst others, the Star Trek franchise. During his teens, Bill George was a dedicated and talented model maker. He used to forage through the dumpsters outside the Van Nuys, Los Angeles facility of Industrial Light & Magic, hoping to find souvenirs. In 1979, he began his career, building miniatures for Greg Jein in Los Angeles. In 1981, he joined Industrial Light & Magic. Over the years, he has worked in a variety of capacities. He has been a model shop supervisor, art director, matte painter and visual effects supervisor. Some career highlights include miniature construction and design on Blade Runner, art direction and design for five Star Trek feature films, directing over thirty television commercials at ILM and overseeing model construction on Ghostbusters II and Alive.
In 1988, George received the Best Visual Effects Academy Award for his work on Innerspace.
Filmography
all 8
Movies 8
self 4
Director 1
Empire at 40 (2020)
The Mindfulness Movement (2020)
Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary (2019)
Twilight (2008)
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)
Planet of the Apes (2001)
The 'Burbs (1989)
Yub-Nub! The Forgotten Ewok Adventures
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Known ForVisual Effects
GenderMale
Birthday2000-01-01 (24 years old)
Also Known AsWilliam George
AwardsAcademy Award for Best Visual Effects
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