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Joe Letteri

Artist | * 1957 (67) | Pennsylvania (United States of America (USA))
Joseph Bruce Letteri (born 1957) is a senior visual effects artist, winner of five Academy Awards, four BAFTA awards and four VES awards. He is the current Senior Visual Effects Supervisor of the Academy Award-winning Wētā FX having joined the company in 2001. He has received several awards and nominations as visual effects supervisor, the latest (as of March 2023) being Avatar: The Way of Water, and previously for War for the Planet of the Apes. He attended Center High School (Pennsylvania) in 1975 and graduated from the University of California, Berkeley in 1981. He gave the keynote address at UC Berkeley's December Convocation on 19 December 2010. ()
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Most frequent genres for this person: Action | Adventure | Science Fiction

Known for these Movies & Shows

A group of scientists in San Francisco struggle to stay alive in the aftermath of a plague that is wiping out humanity, while Caesar tries to maintain dominance over his community of intelligent apes. ...

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes

PG-13

2014 | 3.7/5 | 2h 10min
Science Fiction, Action, Drama, Thriller
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A highly intelligent chimpanzee named Caeser has been living a peaceful suburban life ever since he was born. But when he gets taken to a cruel primate facility, Caeser decides to revolt against those ...

Rise of the Planet of the Apes

PG-13

2011 | 3.6/5 | 1h 45min
Thriller, Action, Drama, Science Fiction
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In the 22nd century, a paraplegic Marine is dispatched to the moon Pandora on a unique mission, but becomes torn between following orders and protecting an alien civilization. ...

Avatar

PG-13

2009 | 3.8/5 | 2h 42min
Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Science Fiction
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Caesar and his apes are forced into a deadly conflict with an army of humans led by a ruthless Colonel. After the apes suffer unimaginable losses, Caesar wrestles with his darker instincts and begins ...

War for the Planet of the Apes

PG-13

2017 | 3.6/5 | 2h 20min
Drama, Science Fiction, War
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Awards & Nominations for Joe Letteri

Officer of The New Zealand Order of Merit 5x Academy Award for Best Visual Effects 10x Academy Award for Best Visual Effects
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Movies with Joe Letteri as Crew(20)

Visual Effects/Visual Effects Supervisor2029 Avatar 4
Visual Effects/Visual Effects Supervisor2025 Avatar 3
Visual Effects/Visual Effects Supervisor2022 Avatar: The Way of Water
Visual Effects/Visual Effects Supervisor2019 Alita: Battle Angel
Visual Effects/Visual Effects Supervisor2017 War for the Planet of the Apes
Visual Effects/Senior Visual Effects Supervisor2016 Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
Visual Effects/Senior Visual Effects Supervisor2015 Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip
Visual Effects/Animation Supervisor2014 The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
Visual Effects/Visual Effects Supervisor2014 The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
Visual Effects/Visual Effects Supervisor2014 Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
Visual Effects/Visual Effects Supervisor2013 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Visual Effects/Visual Effects Supervisor2012 The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Visual Effects/Senior Visual Effects Supervisor2011 The Adventures of Tintin
Visual Effects/Senior Visual Effects Supervisor2011 Rise of the Planet of the Apes
Visual Effects/Senior Visual Effects Supervisor2009 Avatar
Visual Effects/Senior Visual Effects Supervisor2005 King Kong
Visual Effects/Visual Effects Supervisor2004 I, Robot
Visual Effects/Visual Effects Supervisor2003 The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Visual Effects/Visual Effects Supervisor2002 The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
Visual Effects/Visual Effects Supervisor1999 Magnolia

Full Name: Joe Letteri
Born: 1957 in Pennsylvania (United States of America (USA)) (current age: 67 years)
Educated at: University of California, Berkeley
Joe Letteri frequently works together with these people:
Peter Jackson (25x, Crew)
James Cameron (24x, Crew)
Fran Walsh (12x, Crew)
Dan Hennah (12x, Crew)
Richard Taylor (12x, Crew)
Amanda Silver (11x, Crew)
Rick Jaffa (11x, Crew)
Christopher Boyes (11x, Crew)
Andy Serkis (10x, Actor)
Terry Notary (10x, Actor)
Simon Bright (10x, Crew)
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WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:269831, Added: 08/09/2018, Last updated: 04/22/2024