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James Chai(I)

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James Chai is known for Muppet Treasure Island (1996), The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992) and Dawn of the Dead (1978).
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    Known for

    Tim Curry, Frank Oz, Bill Barretta, Kevin Bishop, Kevin Clash, Dave Goelz, Jerry Nelson, and Steve Whitmire in Muppet Treasure Island (1996)
    Muppet Treasure Island
    6.9
    • Art Department(Muppet Workshop)
    • 1996
    Michael Caine, Frank Oz, Dave Goelz, and Steve Whitmire in The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)
    The Muppet Christmas Carol
    7.8
    • Special Effects
    • 1992
    John Paul in Dawn of the Dead (1978)
    Dawn of the Dead
    7.8
    • Additional Crew
    • 1978
    Patty Mullen in Frankenhooker (1990)
    Frankenhooker
    6.2
    • Special Effects
    • 1990

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    • Frank Oz and Steve Whitmire in The Best of Kermit on Sesame Street (1998)
      The Best of Kermit on Sesame Street
      8.2
      Video
      • muppet design and construction
      • 1998
    • Frank Oz, Brian Henson, Bill Barretta, Kevin Clash, Dave Goelz, and Steve Whitmire in Muppets Tonight (1996)
      Muppets Tonight
      7.7
      TV Series
      • muppet workshop
      • 1996–1997
    • Muppet Classic Theater (1994)
      Muppet Classic Theater
      7.5
      Video
      • muppet designer
      • 1994
    • Robot Holocaust (1987)
      Robot Holocaust
      2.4
      • on-set supervisor
      • 1987
    • John Paul in Dawn of the Dead (1978)
      Dawn of the Dead
      7.8
      • titles
      • 1978

    Special Effects

    • Fran Brill, Kevin Clash, Stephanie D'Abruzzo, Joey Mazzarino, Jerry Nelson, David Rudman, and Caroll Spinney in The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland (1999)
      The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland
      5.8
      • foam/mold lab supervisor
      • 1999
    • Frank Oz, Bill Barretta, Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire, The Great Gonzo, Rizzo The Rat, Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, and Fozzie Bear in Muppets from Space (1999)
      Muppets from Space
      6.2
      • foam/mold lab supervisor
      • 1999
    • Michael Caine, Frank Oz, Dave Goelz, and Steve Whitmire in The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)
      The Muppet Christmas Carol
      7.8
      • foam/mold lab supervisor
      • 1992
    • Patty Mullen in Frankenhooker (1990)
      Frankenhooker
      6.2
      • special effects mechanic
      • 1990
    • Monsters (1988)
      Monsters
      7.3
      TV Series
      • special effects props
      • 1988
    • Underground (1988)
      Underground
      4.2
      • special effects makeup
      • 1988
    • Tales from the Darkside (1983)
      Tales from the Darkside
      7.4
      TV Series
      • special effects makeup
      • special effects makeup assistant
      • 1986–1987
    • Robot Holocaust (1987)
      Robot Holocaust
      2.4
      • robot electrics
      • 1987

    Makeup Department

    • She's Back (1989)
      She's Back
      3.4
      • special makeup effects artist
      • 1989
    • Mutant Hunt (1987)
      Mutant Hunt
      3.7
      Video
      • makeup effects assistant
      • 1987
    • Breeders (1986)
      Breeders
      3.8
      • makeup effects assistant
      • 1986
    • Nightbeast (1982)
      Nightbeast
      4.2
      • makeup effects
      • 1982

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