Robin Ellis

Robin Ellis is an animatronic designer who worked for Jim Henson's Creature Shop on several films, including Buddy and Babe.

Ellis moved on to work with Neal Scanlan's studio on the films Millions and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. In 2010, he worked on the puppet film Jackboots on Whitehall as action vehicles supervisor, overseeing the mechanical model tanks and other vehicles. Ellis is a member of the UK Tank Club and has built and displayed tank models at various events.

Creature Shop credits[]

The Neverending Story III - Mechanic
Babe - Animatronic technician
The Adventures of Pinocchio - Animatronic designer
101 Dalmatians - Animatronic designer
Buddy - Animatronic designer
Lost in Space - Animatronic designer
Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story - Animatronic designer