About Robert Skotak
Born 1945. Robert Skotak is an American film director, film editor and visual effects.
Robert Skotak (born May 17, 1945) is an American filmmaker and visual effects artist, known for his collaborations with director James Cameron. He won two Academy Awards for Best Visual Effects, for Aliens and Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991), in addition to two BAFTA Awards and a Saturn Award. He is one the founders of the effects studios 4-Ward Productions and Whodoo EFX.
Filmography
As visual effects supervisor As visual effects artists
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Who is Robert Skotak?
American visual effects artists
When was Robert Skotak born?
Robert Skotak was born on 17 May 1945 in United States, Detroit.
What is Robert Skotak's occupation?
Robert Skotak is a film director, film editor and visual effects.
What nationality is Robert Skotak?
Robert Skotak is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Robert Skotak. https://biography.guide/robert-skotak/
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