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Kirk R. Thatcher Biography

Birth Name:Kirk R. Thatcher

Birth Place:Los Angeles, California, United States

Profession Actor, Director, Writer, Soundtrack, Producer, Special effects, Art department, Visual effects, Assistant director, Animation department

Fast Facts

  • Received a Webb Award for his direction of the Muppets video "Muppet Bohemian Rhapsody․"
  • Started out working as a production designer on music video sets for David Fincher
  • Best known for his work as a concept artist, designer and puppeteer who has worked on the Muppets, "Star Wars: Return of the Jedi," "E․T․" and "Gremlins․"
  • Has worked for George Lucas's company Industrial Light and Magic

Awards

  • 1996Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series: nominated
  • 1998Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Children's Program: winner