Tom Woodruff Jr. - Actor Profile

Tom Woodruff Jr.

Acting
Updated: May 15, 2026
46Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 21, 1959
Birth Place: Williamsport, Pennsylvania, USA

About Tom Woodruff Jr.

Tom Woodruff Jr. (born January 21, 1959) is an American actor, director, producer and special effects supervisor. He won an Academy Award for Best Special Effects for his work on the 1992 dark fantasy film Death Becomes Her; that same year he was also nominated for the same award for Alien 3. Some of his most notable works include: The Santa Clause, Starship Troopers, Cast Away, It and Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. Description above from the Wikipedia article Tom Woodruff Jr., licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Tom Woodruff Jr. Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Tom Woodruff Jr. reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 46 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Tom Woodruff Jr.'s work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 50% of Tom Woodruff Jr.'s films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Men in Suits, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Tom Woodruff Jr. Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Tom Woodruff Jr.'s career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Tom Woodruff Jr. has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2022 Prey Predator Puppeteer (ADI) Super Hit Similar →
2022 In Search of Tomorrow Himself Hit Similar →
2020 Tremors: Making Perfection Himself Hit Similar →
2020 In Search of Darkness: Part II Self Super Hit Similar →
2020 The Mortuary Collection Burke Hit Similar →
2020 Guest House John Flop Similar →
2019 In Search of Darkness Self Super Hit Similar →
2019 Making Apes: The Artists Who Changed Film Self Hit Similar →
2018 Wolfman's Got Nards Self Super Hit Similar →
2018 Sorry to Bother You Equisapien (uncredited) Hit Similar →
2016 Long Live the King himself Flop Similar →
2015 Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex Self Hit Similar →
2014 Leviathan: Monster Melting Pot Himself Flop Similar →
2012 Men in Suits Self Super Hit Similar →
2012 Astronaut: The Last Push Control Technician Flop Similar →
2011 Children of the Atom - Filming X-Men: First Class Self Super Hit Similar →
2009 Old Dogs Gorilla Average Similar →
2009 Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant Wolfman Average Similar →
2009 Race to Witch Mountain Siphon Average Similar →
2007 Aliens vs Predator: Requiem Alien Flop Similar →
2007 Monster Squad Forever! Self Hit Similar →
2005 The Art of Imagination: A Tribute to Oz Self Hit Similar →
2005 Ray Harryhausen: The Early Years Collection Self Super Hit Similar →
2005 Elektra Demon (uncredited) Flop Similar →
2004 AVP: Alien vs. Predator Grid Average Similar →
2004 Shooting 'Panic Room' Self Hit Similar →
2003 Wreckage and Rage: Making 'Alien³' Self Super Hit Similar →
2003 Superior Firepower: Making 'Aliens' Self Super Hit Similar →
2003 Looney Tunes: Back in Action The Metaluna Mutant (uncredited) Average Similar →
2002 The Alien Saga Self Average Similar →
2001 Evolution Lead Primate Creature (uncredited) Average Similar →
2000 Bedazzled Biggest Devil Average Similar →
2000 Hollow Man Isabelle the Gorilla Average Similar →
2000 Lions and Monkeys and Pods... Oh My!: The Special Effects of 'Jumanji' Self Flop Similar →
2000 Making Jumanji: The Realm of Imagination Self Flop Similar →
1998 The X-Files Creature #1 Hit Similar →
1998 The Making of ‘Tremors’ Self Super Hit Similar →
1997 Alien Resurrection Lead Alien Average Similar →
1996 Michael Bull (uncredited) Average Similar →
1995 Jumanji Lion / Crocodile (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1995 Mortal Kombat Goro (uncredited) Average Similar →
1992 Alien³ Lead Alien (uncredited) Average Similar →
1990 Tremors Graboids (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1989 Leviathan Lead Creature (uncredited) Average Similar →
1988 Pumpkinhead Pumpkinhead Average Similar →
1987 The Monster Squad Gillman Hit Similar →

Tom Woodruff Jr. - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Tom Woodruff Jr.?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Tom Woodruff Jr. is "Men in Suits" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Tom Woodruff Jr. acted in?

Tom Woodruff Jr. has been featured in at least 46 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Tom Woodruff Jr.?

Other notable films include "Children of the Atom - Filming X-Men: First Class", "Ray Harryhausen: The Early Years Collection", and "Wreckage and Rage: Making 'Alien³'".

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