Dennis Skotak
American visual effects artist
About Dennis Skotak
Born 1943. Dennis Skotak is an American cinematic technician and visual effects.
Dennis John Skotak (born 1943) is an American visual effects artist. He won an Academy Award and was nominated for another one in the category Best Visual Effects for the films The Abyss and Batman Returns.
Selected filmography The Abyss (1989; co-won with John Bruno, Dennis Muren and Hoyt Yeatman) Batman Returns (1992; co-nominated with Michael L. Fink, Craig Barron and John Bruno)
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Who is Dennis Skotak?
American visual effects artist
When was Dennis Skotak born?
Dennis Skotak was born on 15 February 1943 in Detroit.
What is Dennis Skotak's occupation?
Dennis Skotak is a cinematic technician and visual effects.
What nationality is Dennis Skotak?
Dennis Skotak is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dennis Skotak. https://biography.guide/dennis-skotak/
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