Favorite Creature Performers
by jidimbobsky | created - 10 Jun 2015 | updated - 11 Oct 2016 | Public
1. Boris Karloff
Actor | Bride of Frankenstein
Along with fellow actors Lon Chaney, Bela Lugosi and Vincent Price, Boris Karloff is recognized as one of the true icons of horror cinema, and the actor most closely identified with the general public's perception of the "monster" from the classic Mary Shelley book, "Frankenstein". William Henry ...
Frankenstein's Monster Imhotep (The Mummy)
2. Haruo Nakajima
Actor | Shichinin no samurai
Haruo Nakajima was born on January 1, 1929 in Yamagata, Japan. He was an actor, known for Seven Samurai (1954), Godzilla (1954) and Godzilla vs. Gigan (1972). He died on August 7, 2017 in Japan.
Kaiju creatures: Godzilla King Kong Baragon Mothra Varan Megagurius Rodan
3. Lon Chaney
Actor | He Who Gets Slapped
Although his parents were deaf, Leonidas Chaney became an actor and also owner of a theatre company (together with his brother John). He made his debut at the movies in 1912, and his filmography is vast. Lon Chaney was especially famous for his horror parts in movies like e.g. Quasimodo in The ...
Phantom of the Opera Quasimodo (Hunchback of Notre Dame)
4. Doug Jones
Actor | Hellboy II: The Golden Army
The youngest of four brothers, Doug Jones was born on May 24, 1960, in Indianapolis, Indiana, and grew up in the city's Northeastside. After attending Bishop Chatard High School, he headed off to Ball State University, where he graduated in 1982 with a Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications and a ...
Abe Sapien/Angel of Death/ Chamberlain (Hellboy) El Fauno/Pale man (Pan's Labriyinth) Silver Surfer (Fantastic Four) Morlock (Time Machine) Cochise (Falling Skies) Joey (Men in Black)
5. Andy Serkis
Actor | War for the Planet of the Apes
English film actor, director and author Andy Serkis is known for his performance capture roles comprising motion capture acting, animation and voice work for such computer-generated characters as Gollum in The Lord of the Rings film trilogy (2001-2003) and The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012), ...
King Kong Gollum (Lord of the Rings/The Hobbit) Ceaser (Planet of the Apes)
6. Tom Woodruff Jr.
Special_effects | Starship Troopers
Tom Woodruff Jr. was born in 1959 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, USA. He is an actor, known for Starship Troopers (1997), Death Becomes Her (1992) and Alien: Resurrection (1997). He is married to Tami Spitler Woodruff. They have three children.
Pumpkinhead Gillman Crocodile/Lion (Jumanji) Alien/Grid (Alien series/Alien vs Predator) Bernie the Gorilla (Zookeeper) Goro (Mortal Kombat)
7. Deep Roy
Actor | Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Deep Roy was born on January 26, 1949 in Nairobi, Kenya. He is an actor and producer, known for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005), Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980) and The NeverEnding Story (1984).
Keenser (Star Trek) Yoda/Droopy McCool/Ewok (Star Wars) Gorilla Kid (Planet of the Apes) Decima (Blake's 7) Ape (Legend of Tarzan) Fellini (Flash Gordon) Dark Chrystal Puppeteer
8. Derek Mears
Actor | Swamp Thing
Derek Mears was born on April 29, 1972 in Bakersfield, California, USA. He has numerous credits as both an actor and a stuntman, and he got his breakthrough lead role in the 2009 Friday the 13th film. He is known for his work on Sleepy Hollow (2013-2017), Predators (2010) and Men in Black II (2002).
Predator Edward (Hansel & Gretel) Chameleon (The Hills Have Eyes 2) Cyclops (Percy Jackson) Zombie (Pirates of the Caribbean) Zorgon (Zathura) Wearwolf (Cursed)
9. Warwick Davis
Actor | Willow
English actor Warwick Davis was born in Epsom, Surrey, England, the son of Susan J. (Pain) and Ashley Davis, an insurance broker. Davis was born with the condition spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia congenital (SED), which caused his dwarfism. He was educated at City of London Freemen's School. When he ...
Leprechaun Wicket the Ewok (Star Wars) Flitwick/Griphook (Harry Potter) Goblin (Labyrinth) Reepicheep/Glimfeather (Narnia) Marvin (Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy)
10. Brian Steele
Actor | Hellboy
As a child, Brian Steele knew only two speeds: full throttle and off. Perpetually hyperactive and adventurous, young Brian constantly pushed boundaries and tested the patience of his parents and teachers.
But Brian's boundless energy and ambition had no direction, growing up in small-town Highland, ...
Predator Harry and the Hendersons Werewolf/William/Big Lycan (Underworld) Mr Wink/Cronie/Troll/Sammael (Hellboy) T-600 (Terminator) Creature (Blade: Trinity) Kothoga (The Relic) Jumbo (Monkeybone) Tartutic (Lady in the Water)
11. Terry Notary
Actor | Kong: Skull Island
TERRY NOTARY began taking gymnastics class at the age of eight and by the time he graduated high school was the top collegiate pick with athletic scholarships to Berkeley, West Point, Stanford and UCLA. While at UCLA, Notary was a four-time NCAA All American and captain of the gymnastics team. Upon...
Rocket/Bright Eyes (Planet of the Apes) Goblin/Yazneg (The Hobbit) Grommash Hellscream (Warcraft) Banshee (Avatar) Alpha Creature (The Lost Tribe) MoCap Performer (Hulk. Tintin, Fantastic 4)
12. Douglas Tait
Actor | Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire
Douglas Tait was born in Tarzana, California, USA. Douglas is an actor and director, known for Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire (2023), Angel Baby (2023) and Annabelle Comes Home (2019). Douglas has been married to Isabel Cueva since March 8, 2003.
Long Face (Star Trek) Zorgon (Zathura) Frost Giant (Thor) Sleestak (Land of the Lost) Alan Creature (Grimm)
13. Debbie Lee Carrington
Actress | Men in Black
Debbie Lee Carrington was born on December 14, 1959 in San Jose, California, USA. She was an actress, known for Men in Black (1997), Total Recall (1990) and Bedtime Stories (2008). She died on March 23, 2018 in Pleasanton, California, USA.
Ewok (Star Wars) Duck (Howard the Duck) Little Bigfoot (Harry and the Hendersons) Small Gorilla (Mighty Joe Young) Alien (Men in Black) Emperor Penguin (Batman) Creature (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)
14. John Alexander
Actor | Men in Black II
Born in Scotland and having spent time in Malta -- where his father, an officer in the British Royal Navy, was stationed -- John Alexander has made a career out of playing highly specialized and physical character roles in sophisticated adventure films. A favorite of special effects gurus Rick ...
Mighty Joe Young Men in Black (Mikey) Ape (Planet of the Apes) Johann Krauss/Goblin (Hellboy) Zathura (Robot) White Eyes (Legend of Tarzan)
15. Kenny Baker
Actor | Time Bandits
Kenny Baker was born on August 24, 1934 in Birmingham, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Time Bandits (1981), Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005) and The Elephant Man (1980). He was married to Eileen Baker. He died on August 13, 2016 in Preston, Lancashire, England, UK.
R2D2/Ewok (Star Wars) Goblin (Labyrinth) Dufflepud (Narnia)
16. Paul Kasey
Actor | 1408
Paul Kasey was born on August 5, 1973 in Chatham, Kent, England, UK. He is an actor, known for 1408 (2007), Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) and 28 Days Later (2002).
Ello Asty (Star Wars) (Doctor Who creatures) Ood Slitheen Cyberman Zygon Judoon
17. Felix Silla
Actor | Spaceballs
Felix Silla was born on January 11, 1937 in a small village outside Rome, Lazio, Italy. Silla trained as a circus performer, came to the United States in 1955, and toured with the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Show. His multiple talents -- as a bareback rider, trapeze artist and tumbler -- ...
Cousin Itt (Addams Family) Twiki/Odee-x (Buck Rogers in the 25th Century) Ewok (Star Wars) Meathead (Meatballs 2) Creature (Don't be Afraid of the Dark) Troll/Goblin (Bewitched) Child Gorilla (Planet of the Apes)
18. Ailsa Berk
Actress | Return to Oz
Ailsa Berk is known for Return to Oz (1985), The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe (1988) and Little Shop of Horrors (1986).
Max, Mon Amour Aslan/Dragon (Narnia) Elephant (Little Buddha) Kala (Legend of Tarzan) Amanaman (Star Wars) Panda (Fierce Creatures) Grovelhog (The Storyteller)
19. Spencer Wilding
Actor | Rogue One
Spencer Wilding is a Welsh actor and special creature performer in the UK.
He is known for his interpretation of strong and imposing characters, often using prosthetics and makeup. He has appeared in films and series like Doctor Who, Game of Thrones, the saga Harry Potter, Wrath of the Titans (2012)...
Minotaur (Doctor Who) Guard (Guardians of the Galaxy) Werewolf/Knight (Harry Potter) Frankenstein's Monster (Victor Frankenstein) Vogon (Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy) Razak (Eragon)
20. Misty Rosas
Self | Disney Gallery: Star Wars: The Mandalorian
Misty Rosas is a dynamic and incredibly versatile artist. She is best known for her work on, The Mandalorian. She is the Performance Artist for the character, "Kuiil" in Season One (2019) and "Frog Lady" in Season Two (2020). Her performance in Season 2 led to her 2021 Hollywood Critics Association...
Sid the Science Kid Beary Barrington (The Country Bears) Amy the Gorilla (Congo) Demon (Room 6) Scout (Altered)
21. Kevin Peter Hall
Actor | Predator 2
This African American actor attended Penn Hills High School in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He started his junior year at 6' 5" and finished it at 6' 9"! He played basketball throughout his high-school years and won a scholarship. He averaged 18 points a game and 10 rebounds! He played basketball ...
Predator Harry and the Hendersons Leyor (Star Trek) Alien (Without Warning) Gorvil (Mazes and Monsters) Katahdin (Prophecy) Charon (Highway to Hell)
22. Brian Herring
Actor | Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi
Brian Herring is known for Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi (2017), Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (2015) and Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2008).
BB-8 (Star Wars) Skillard/Fish Vendor (Hellboy) Ice Warrior (Doctor Who) Creature (Prometheus) Vogon Minion (Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy) 28 Weeks Later (Zombie)
23. Ian Whyte
Actor | Andor
Born in Bangor, North Wales and raised in Brighton, on the South coast of England, Ian Whyte was 7'1" tall by the time he was 17 years old. Ian always stood out from the crowd. Tall, slim and athletic, little did he know of his future career in the limelight. Ian discovered basketball in his teens,...
Engineer (Prometheus) Sheikh Suleiman (Clash of the Titans) Wun Wun (Game of Thrones) Oozaru (Dragonball) Predator/Scar (Alien vs Predator) Crusher Roodown/Bollie Prindel (Star Wars)
24. Kiran Shah
Actor | The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
In 2004, Kiran was back in New Zealand filming The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005) playing a character called Ginarrbrik.
He also writes poetry; his work has been published in Britain and America.
Kiran is a "Guinness World Record" holder as the "shortest professional...
Goblin scribe (The Hobbit) Teedo/Pru Sweevant/Ewok/GONK droid (Star Wars) Figure (Doctor Who) Kira/Jen (Dark Chrystal) Primate (Greystroke) Blunder (Legend) Sena M/Tannik Tropek/Estes Fredo (Space Precinct) White Rabbit (Alice in Wonderland)
25. Paul Warren
Special_effects | Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens
Paul Warren is a British actor and creature performer. He is best known for playing characters wearing heavy prosthetic makeup and/or creature suits, most notably in Star Wars films and the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He has appeared in Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015), Star Wars: The Last Jedi (...
Varmik (Star Wars) Alien (Guardians of the Galaxy) Marauder (Thor) Hermes (Wrath of the Titans) World War Z (Zombie) Charon (Clash of the Titans)
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