Brian Muir (sculptor)

Brian Muir
Brian Muir attending a convention.
Born (1952-04-15) 15 April 1952
England
Nationality British
Education Fine Art, Sculpting
Occupation Sculptor, Film
Years active 1967-present
Employer Bradfords, Lucas Film
Known for Star Wars, Harry Potter, Indiana Jones, Krull, James Bond, In The Shadow Of Vader, Darth Vader.
Spouse(s) Lindsay Muir
Website http://www.brianmuirvadersculptor.com/
BrianMuir at the Comic Con Germany in Stuttgart 2017

Brian Muir (born 15 April 1952) is a British sculptor who most famously created Darth Vader's helmet and armour using Ralph McQuarrie's design.[1][2]

He was also responsible for sculpting the stormtrooper armour in Star Wars (the helmet was sculpted by Liz Moore) and the heads for the Death Star Droid, CZ3, and some finishing work on the C-3PO full suit.[2]

Apart from Star Wars, he worked on many other movies, such as Alien (for which he co-created the Space Jockey)[3] and Raiders of the Lost Ark (for which he worked on the Ark of the Covenant prop).[4]

Autobiography

Muir wrote an autobiography, In the Shadow of Vader, which was released on 19 December 2009 ( ISBN 1907188193). The book covers experiences encountered whilst working within the Film Industry. The book is currently rated with 5 stars via Amazon[5] and is critically acclaimed.[6]

Filmography

References

  1. ↑ Insider Excerpt: Vader Sculptor Brian Muir Archived 2011-08-09 at the Wayback Machine., StarWars.com, March 24, 2010
  2. 1 2 Brian Muir interview, Star Wars Interviews
  3. ↑ Space Jockey (sculpted by Brian Muir and Peter Voysey), Brian Muir's website
  4. ↑ Ark of the Covenant - winged figures sculpted by Keith Short and rest of detailing sculpted by Brian Muir Archived September 11, 2011, at the Wayback Machine., Brian Muir's website
  5. ↑ https://www.amazon.co.uk/ref=gno_logo
  6. ↑ https://www.amazon.co.uk/Shadow-Vader-Brian-Muir/dp/1907188193/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1314541736&sr=8-1
  7. ↑ Connelly, Brendon (March 21, 2013). "The Man Who Carved Darth Vader's Mask Is Busy On The Guardians Of The Galaxy". Bleeding Cool. Archived from the original on March 21, 2013. Retrieved March 21, 2013.
  8. ↑ "Brian Muir Vader Sculptor – Filmography". Retrieved March 2, 2016.
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