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David H. Watkins
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In short · Working since 1979, 5 decades active, 9 credits.
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Step Up 3D(2010)
special effects coordinator

Catch Me If You Can(2002)
special effects foreman

Ali(2001)
special effects coordinator

Batman & Robin(1997)
special effects assistant (as David Watkins)

Empire of the Sun(1987)
senior effects supervisor / special effects supervisor: pyrotechnician

Gandhi(1982)
special effects supervisor (as David Watkins)
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Step Up 3D(2010)
special effects coordinator
Film
Catch Me If You Can(2002)
special effects foreman (uncredited)
Film
Ali(2001)
special effects coordinator
Film
Batman & Robin(1997)
special effects assistant (as David Watkins)
Film
Empire of the Sun(1987)
senior effects supervisor / special effects supervisor: pyrotechnician
Film
Gandhi(1982)
special effects supervisor (as David Watkins)
Film
Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back(1980)
senior effects technician: production and mechanical effects unit (as Dave Watkins)
Film
Alien(1979)
special effects technician (as David Watkins)
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- Alien Makers VSelf · 2012
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