Gil Correa

Gil Correa (1959–2023) was an animatronic designer who worked for Jim Henson's Creature Shop for a brief space between 1996 and 1997. He also puppeteered on George of the Jungle, operating a snake and facial animatronics for the gorillas. 
In addition to film effects work (including an elephant in Operation Dumbo Drop and one of the Mecha in A.I.), Correa also worked on theme park animatronics. He worked on Disneyland rides including The Tower of Terror, the Jaws shark and Slimer for Universal Studios, and other attractions.
==Creature Shop credits==
*Aliens in the Family
*George of the Jungle: Mechanic (lion and ape arm extensions)
*Dr. Dolittle: Mechanical designer (Tiger)
==External links==
*Obituary
*LinkedIn resume
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Category:Designers
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