Scott Farrar

Visual effects supervisor Scott Farrar is one of the top specialists in Hollywood. In 1985, he shared a technical Oscar for the special effects in Ron Howard's Cocoon. He began his career as an effects camera operator for Industrial Light and Magic.... more

Visual effects supervisor Scott Farrar is one of the top specialists in Hollywood. In 1985, he shared a technical Oscar for the special effects in Ron Howard's Cocoon. He began his career as an effects camera operator for Industrial Light and Magic. His film credits include his Oscar-nominated work for Howard's Backdraft (1991), Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991), Steven Spielberg's Amistad (1997), and Mimi Leder's Deep Impact (1998). ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide less