Tom Woodruff Jr. - Actor Profile

Tom Woodruff Jr.

Acting
Freshness: Jan 23, 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.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Tom Woodruff Jr. reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 46 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Documentary

The majority of Tom Woodruff Jr.'s filmography leans towards the Documentary genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 50% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Tom Woodruff Jr. remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Men in Suits, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Tom Woodruff Jr. Movies Ranked

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

★8.0
Men in Suits (2012) movie poster
★8.0

Men in Suits: Godzilla… Predator… Robby the Robot… The Gill Man… These are some of the most iconic characters in cinema, but many peop

Men in Suits

2012•Documentary
★8.0
The Making of ‘Tremors’ (1998) movie poster
★8.0

The Making of ‘Tremors’: An archive documentary from 1996, directed by Laurent Bouzereau, tracing the production of the film through interviews w

The Making of ‘Tremors’

1998•Documentary
★8.0
Children of the Atom - Filming X-Men: First Class (2011) movie poster
★8.0

Children of the Atom - Filming X-Men: First Class: An eight-part behind-the-scenes featurette, charting the film from pre-production through post-production, including vis

Children of the Atom - Filming X-Men: First Class

2011•Documentary
★8.0
Ray Harryhausen: The Early Years Collection (2005) movie poster
★8.0

Ray Harryhausen: The Early Years Collection: For over a half century, Ray Harryhausen has amazed and inspired countless filmmakers and fans around the world with his

Ray Harryhausen: The Early Years Collection

2005•Documentary
★7.8
Wreckage and Rage: Making 'Alien³' (2003) movie poster
★7.8

Wreckage and Rage: Making 'Alien³': The creation of the film Alien³ (1992) is covered here in this feature-length documentary in exhaustive detail. Many int

Wreckage and Rage: Making 'Alien³'

2003•Documentary

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Tom Woodruff Jr..

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 "The Making of ‘Tremors’", "Children of the Atom - Filming X-Men: First Class", and "Ray Harryhausen: The Early Years Collection".