George E. Mather: George E. Mather. Visual Effects: Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope. George E. Mather was born on 3 June 1920 in Long Island, New York, USA. He was an actor and producer, known for Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977), Big Trouble in Little China (1986) and Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986). He died on 4 June 1997 in North Hollywood, California, USA.
Known For: Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (Visual Effects(miniature and optical effects unit)), Big Trouble in Little China (Production Manager), Poltergeist II: The Other Side (Visual Effects(Boss Film Corporation)), Solarbabies (Visual Effects)