Jeff Olson

Jeff Olson was a filmmaker who worked at Industrial Light & Magic from 1985 to 2009. He served as the visual effects producer on the 1999 film I, in which he also had a cameo as podracing spectator in Jabba the Hutt's private box. He was featured in the documentaries "From Star Wars to Star Wars: The Story of Industrial Light & Magic" and "The Beginning: Making Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace."

Olson died on June 21, 2026, at the age of 77. ILM posted a eulogy to their social media pages following his death, writing that he was "always committed to the team, leading his crews with humor and kindness."

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