John Knoll
- Known For
- Visual Effects
- Born
- October 6, 1962 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
- Active Years
- 1984–2026 (43 Years)
- Total Credits
- 56 credits in database
Visual Effects Born Oct 6, 1962 Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA 56 credits
Biography
John Knoll works in visual effects. Born October 6, 1962 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA. Archytele tracks 56 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
The Mandalorian and Grogu · Visual Effects SupervisorThe Mandalorian and Grogu · VFX Director of Photography
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew · Visual Effects SupervisorStar Wars: Skeleton Crew · VFX Director of Photography
LIGHT & MAGICLIGHT & MAGICIn Search of Tomorrow
The Book of Boba Fett · Visual Effects SupervisorJungle Cruise · Visual Effects Supervisor
Disney Gallery / Star Wars: The MandalorianDisney Gallery / Star Wars: The MandalorianStar Wars : La Révolution Visuelle
The Mandalorian · Visual Effects SupervisorThe Mandalorian · Additional Visual Effects
The Other Side of the Wind · Visual Effects SupervisorA Final Cut for Orson: 40 Years in the Making
The Stories: The Making of 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story'
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story · StoryRogue One: A Star Wars Story · Executive ProducerRogue One: A Star Wars Story · Visual Effects Supervisor
Pacific Rim · Visual Effects SupervisorThe Digital Artistry of Pacific Rim
Side by Side
Rango · Visual Effects SupervisorMission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol · Visual Effects SupervisorHugo · Visual Effects SupervisorSuper 8 · Visual Effects Supervisor
Industrial Light & Magic: Creating the Impossible
Avatar · Visual Effects SupervisorConfessions of a Shopaholic · Visual Effects Supervisor
Speed Racer · Visual Effects Supervisor
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End · Visual Effects Supervisor
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest · Visual Effects Supervisor
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the SithStar Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith · Visual Effects SupervisorWithin a Minute: The Making of Star Wars Episode III
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl · Visual Effects SupervisorNo Feat But What We Make: 'Terminator 2' and the Rise of Digital Effects
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones · Visual Effects SupervisorFrom Puppets to Pixels: The Making of Star Wars Episode IIState of the Art: The Pre-Visualization of 'Episode II'
Mission to Mars · Visual Effects Supervisor
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom MenaceStar Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace · Visual Effects SupervisorDeep Blue Sea · Visual Effects SupervisorFrom Star Wars to Star Wars: The Story of Industrial Light & Magic
Mission: ImpossibleMission: Impossible · Visual Effects SupervisorStar Trek: First Contact · Visual Effects Supervisor
Star Trek: Generations · Visual Effects Supervisor
Hook · Visual Effects SupervisorHudson Hawk · Visual Effects Supervisor
The Hunt for Red October · Visual Effects SupervisorSpaced Invaders · Visual Effects Supervisor
Innerspace · Visual Effects Camera
Terminal Velocity · Director
Full Filmography
56 titles- The Mandalorian and Grogu (2026) Visual Effects Supervisor
- The Mandalorian and Grogu (2026) VFX Director of Photography
- Star Wars: Skeleton Crew (2024) Visual Effects Supervisor
- Star Wars: Skeleton Crew (2024) VFX Director of Photography
- LIGHT & MAGIC (2022) as Self - Computer Graphics
- LIGHT & MAGIC (2022) as Self - Visual Effects Supervisor
- In Search of Tomorrow (2022) as Self
- The Book of Boba Fett (2021) Visual Effects Supervisor
- Jungle Cruise (2021) Visual Effects Supervisor
- Disney Gallery / Star Wars: The Mandalorian (2020) as Self
- Disney Gallery / Star Wars: The Mandalorian (2020) as Self - ILM Visual Effects Supervisor
- Star Wars : La Révolution Visuelle (2020)
- The Mandalorian (2019) Visual Effects Supervisor
- The Mandalorian (2019) Additional Visual Effects
- The Other Side of the Wind (2018) Visual Effects Supervisor
- A Final Cut for Orson: 40 Years in the Making (2018) as Self - Visual Effects Supervisor
- The Stories: The Making of 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' (2017) as Self
- Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) Story
- Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) Executive Producer
- Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) Visual Effects Supervisor
- Pacific Rim (2013) Visual Effects Supervisor
- The Digital Artistry of Pacific Rim (2013) as Self
- Side by Side (2012) as Self
- Rango (2011) Visual Effects Supervisor
- Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol (2011) Visual Effects Supervisor
- Hugo (2011) Visual Effects Supervisor
- Super 8 (2011) Visual Effects Supervisor
- Industrial Light & Magic: Creating the Impossible (2010) as Self
- Avatar (2009) Visual Effects Supervisor
- Confessions of a Shopaholic (2009) Visual Effects Supervisor
- Speed Racer (2008) Visual Effects Supervisor
- Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007) Visual Effects Supervisor
- Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006) Visual Effects Supervisor
- Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005) as Fire Ship Pilot (uncredited)
- Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005) Visual Effects Supervisor
- Within a Minute: The Making of Star Wars Episode III (2005) as Self
- Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) Visual Effects Supervisor
- No Feat But What We Make: 'Terminator 2' and the Rise of Digital Effects (2003)
- Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002) Visual Effects Supervisor
- From Puppets to Pixels: The Making of Star Wars Episode II (2002) as Self
- State of the Art: The Pre-Visualization of 'Episode II' (2002) as Self
- Mission to Mars (2000) Visual Effects Supervisor
- Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999) as Lt. Rya Kirsch - Bravo 4 / Flag Bearer (uncredited)
- Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999) Visual Effects Supervisor
- Deep Blue Sea (1999) Visual Effects Supervisor
- From Star Wars to Star Wars: The Story of Industrial Light & Magic (1999) as Self
- Mission: Impossible (1996) as Passenger on Train in Tunnel (uncredited)
- Mission: Impossible (1996) Visual Effects Supervisor
- Star Trek: First Contact (1996) Visual Effects Supervisor
- Star Trek: Generations (1994) Visual Effects Supervisor
- Hook (1991) Visual Effects Supervisor
- Hudson Hawk (1991) Visual Effects Supervisor
- The Hunt for Red October (1990) Visual Effects Supervisor
- Spaced Invaders (1990) Visual Effects Supervisor
- Innerspace (1987) Visual Effects Camera
- Terminal Velocity (1984) Director
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is John Knoll best known for?
John Knoll is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Mandalorian and Grogu (2026), The Mandalorian and Grogu (2026), Star Wars: Skeleton Crew (2024), Star Wars: Skeleton Crew (2024).
When and where was John Knoll born?
John Knoll was born on October 6, 1962 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.
How many credits does John Knoll have?
John Knoll has accumulated over 56 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1984 to 2026.
What is John Knoll's background in cinema and television?
John Knoll (born October 6, 1962) is an American visual effects supervisor and chief creative officer (CCO) at Industrial Light & Magic (ILM).
John Knoll by the numbers
56credits
47films
9TV series
1984–2026active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005) as Fire Ship Pilot (uncredited) — aged about 42
- Disney Gallery / Star Wars: The Mandalorian (2020) as Self — aged about 57
- Disney Gallery / Star Wars: The Mandalorian (2020) as Self - ILM Visual Effects Supervisor — aged about 57
- Mission: Impossible (1996) as Passenger on Train in Tunnel (uncredited) — aged about 33
- Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999) as Lt. Rya Kirsch - Bravo 4 / Flag Bearer (uncredited) — aged about 36
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