

John Dykstra
Known for exceptional visual effects in global cinema.
Profession
Visual Effects
Birthday
3 Jun 1947
Age
79 Years
Born In
Long Beach, California, USA
Total Projects
16
Years Active
69 Yrs
Avg Rating
7.0 ★
Overview
John Charles Dykstra, A.S.C. (/ˈdaɪkstrə/; born June 3, 1947) is an American special effects artist, a pioneer in developing computers in filmmaking and a recipient of three Academy Awards, among many other awards and prizes. He was one of the original employees of Industrial Light & Magic, the special effects and computer graphics division of Lucasfilm. He is well known as the special effects lead on the original Star Wars, helping bring the original...
Known For
Filmography

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LIGHT & MAGIC
LIGHT & MAGIC
as Self

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The Center Seat: 55 Years of Star Trek
The Center Seat: 55 Years of Star Trek
as Self

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Children of the Atom - Filming X-Men: First Class
Children of the Atom - Filming X-Men: First Class
as Self

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Industrial Light & Magic: Creating the Impossible
Industrial Light & Magic: Creating the Impossible
as Self

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Vision of a Future Passed: The Prophecy of 2001
Vision of a Future Passed: The Prophecy of 2001
as Self

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Robby the Robot: Engineering a Sci-Fi Icon
Robby the Robot: Engineering a Sci-Fi Icon
as Self

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Amazing! Exploring the Far Reaches of Forbidden Planet
Amazing! Exploring the Far Reaches of Forbidden Planet
as Self

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The Art of Imagination: A Tribute to Oz
The Art of Imagination: A Tribute to Oz
as Self

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8 Arms to Hold You
8 Arms to Hold You
as Self

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Behind the Ultimate Spin: The Making of 'Spider-Man'
Behind the Ultimate Spin: The Making of 'Spider-Man'
as Self

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Sciography
Sciography

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Stuart Little: Making It Big
Stuart Little: Making It Big
as Self

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Riddle Me This: Why Is Batman Forever?
Riddle Me This: Why Is Batman Forever?
as Self - Visual Effects Supervisor

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The Making Of Lifeforce
The Making Of Lifeforce
as Self

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Clint Eastwood: Director
Clint Eastwood: Director
as Self

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The Oscars
The Oscars
as Self