
Born June 3, 1947
From Long Beach, California, USA
Also known as John Charles Dykstra, John C. Dykstra
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 spec...

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

Industrial Light & Magic: Creating the Impossible
Self

Vision of a Future Passed: The Prophecy of 2001
Self

Standing on the Shoulders of Kubrick: The Legacy of 2001
Self

Robby the Robot: Engineering a Sci-Fi Icon
Self

Amazing! Exploring the Far Reaches of Forbidden Planet
Self

The Art of Imagination: A Tribute to Oz
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8 Arms to Hold You
Self

Behind the Ultimate Spin: The Making of 'Spider-Man'
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Stuart Little: Making It Big
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Riddle Me This: Why Is Batman Forever?
Self - Visual Effects Supervisor
The Making Of Lifeforce
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Clint Eastwood: Director
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