Tom Woodruff Jr.

Actor, Producer, Director

January 21, 1959 (67 years)
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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Movies & Shows on Plex

  • Sorry to Bother You
    Sorry to Bother You2018
  • Skyline
    Skyline2010
  • Warlock
    Warlock1989
  • The Mortuary Collection
    The Mortuary Collection2019
  • Harbinger Down
    Harbinger Down2015
  • Guest House
    Guest House2020
  • Monsters
    Monsters1 season
  • Astronaut: The Last Push
    Astronaut: The Last Push2012
  • Fire City: End of Days
    Fire City: End of Days2015

Known For

  • Death Becomes Her
    Death Becomes Her1992
  • Tremors
    Tremors1990
  • It
    It2017
  • It: Chapter Two
    It: Chapter Two2019
  • The Santa Clause
    The Santa Clause1994
  • Alien³
    Alien³1992
  • Prey
    Prey2022
  • Alien: Resurrection
    Alien: Resurrection1997
  • The X Files
    The X Files1998
  • Harbinger Down
    Harbinger Down2015
  • Fire City: End of Days
    Fire City: End of Days2015
  • Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
    Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction6 seasons
  • Astronaut: The Last Push
    Astronaut: The Last Push2012
  • Cinemassacre's Monster Madness
    Cinemassacre's Monster Madness19 seasons
  • Fire City: King of Miseries
    Fire City: King of Miseries2013

Featured Videos

  • Alien Vs. Predator: Requiem (Exclusive Scene)
    Alien Vs. Predator: Requiem (Exclusive Scene)Aliens vs. Predator: RequiemFeb 24, 2009

Filmography

2025
Severed Road · as Russ
2022
Prey · as Predator Puppeteer (adi)
2020
Guest House · as JohnOn Plex
2019
The Mortuary Collection · as BurkeOn Plex
2018
Sorry to Bother You · as Equisapien (uncredited)On Plex
2017
Room 104 · as Elmer
2015
Zoo · as Gorilla Suit Performer
2013
Fire City: King of Miseries · as Curious Neighbor
2012
Astronaut: The Last Push · as Control TechnicianOn Plex
2011
Zookeeper · as Bernie The Gorilla
2011
Harry's Law · as Gorilla
2011
Beautiful Wave · as Coach Parks
2009
Old Dogs · as Gorilla
2009
2009
2007
2007
2005
Elektra · as Demon (uncredited)
2004
2003
Looney Tunes: Back in Action · as The Metaluna Mutant (uncredited)
2001
Evolution · as Lead Primate Creature (uncredited)
2000
Bedazzled · as Biggest Devil
2000
2000
Hollow Man · as Isabelle The Gorilla
1998
7 Days · as Kiki The Gorilla
1998
The X Files · as Creature #1
1997
Alien: Resurrection · as Lead Alien
1997
Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction · as Kirby (segment "kirby")
1996
Michael · as Bull (uncredited)
1995
Jumanji · as Lion / Crocodile (uncredited)
1995
Mortal Kombat · as Goro (uncredited)
1994
Chicago Hope · as Stevie The Gorilla
1992
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno · as Bernie The Gorilla
1992
Alien³ · as Lead Alien (uncredited)
1990
Tremors · as Graboids (uncredited)
1989
Tales from the Crypt · as Utility Monster
1989
Leviathan · as Lead Creature (uncredited)
1988
Pumpkinhead · as Pumpkinhead
1988
Monsters · as HerbertOn Plex
1987
The Monster Squad · as Gillman
1986
Aliens · as Salvager

2024
Killer Cakes · as Self
2024
Aliens Expanded · as Self - Creature Effects Coordinator: Aliens
2022
In Search of Tomorrow · as Himself
2020
2019
The Movies That Made Us · as Self - Creature Effects Coordinator
2019
2019
2018
Wolfman's Got Nards · as SelfOn Plex
2016
Long Live the King · as Himself
2015
2014
2012
Men in Suits · as Self
2012
2012
Beast Wishes · as Self
2011
2008
2007
2005
2005
2005
2004
2004
2003
2003
2003
2002
The 'Alien' Saga · as Self
1998
1994
Movie Magic · as Self
1993
The 65th Annual Academy Awards · as Self - Winner
1992
1992
HBO First Look · as Self
1992
1965
Tomorrow's World · as Self

2025
Wellwood · as Executive Producer
2015

2022
Smile · as Makeup Designer
2022
Prey · as Makeup Effects Designer
2021
Godzilla vs. Kong · as Creature Design
2019
The Mortuary Collection · as SoundOn Plex
2019
It: Chapter Two · as Makeup Designer
2017
It · as Makeup Effects Designer
2015
Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials · as Makeup Designer
2013
Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters · as Special Effects Makeup Artist
2010
Skyline · as Creature DesignOn Plex
2008
Lonely Street · as Special Effects Makeup Artist
2006
Alpha Dog · as Special Effects Makeup Artist
2002
The Santa Clause 2 · as Makeup Effects Designer
2002
Panic Room · as Special Effects Makeup Artist
1994
The Santa Clause · as Special Effects Key Makeup Artist
1992
Stay Tuned · as Makeup Effects Designer
1992
Death Becomes Her · as Visual Effects
1990
Tremors · as Creature Design
1989
Warlock · as Special Effects Makeup ArtistOn Plex
1989
Leviathan · as Creature Design
1987
The Monster Squad · as Special Effects Key Makeup Artist
1984
Star Trek III: The Search for Spock · as Special Effects Makeup Artist