About Volker Engel
Born 1965. Volker Engel is a German film producer, university teacher, special effects artist and special effect.
Volker Engel (born February 17, 1965) is a German special effects artist who is best known as one of the people who won at the 69th Academy Awards for Best Visual Effects on the film Independence Day. He won with Douglas Smith, Clay Pinney and Joe Viskocil. in 1999, he founded the visual effects company Uncharted Territory, LLC with Marc Weigert.
Selected filmography
White House Down (2013) Hugo (2011) 2012 (2009) The Triangle (2005) Dark Kingdom: The Dragon King (2004) Godzilla (1998) Independence Day (1996)
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Who is Volker Engel?
Visual Effects Artist
When was Volker Engel born?
Volker Engel was born on 17 February 1965 in Bremerhaven.
What is Volker Engel's occupation?
Volker Engel is a film producer, university teacher, special effects artist and special effect.
What nationality is Volker Engel?
Volker Engel is German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Volker Engel. https://biography.guide/volker-engel/
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