Michael Wood

Michael Wood is a visual effects specialist credited under multiple names including Mike Wood and Michael L. Wood. Wood’s work in special effects spans several decades, contributing to notable films across genres. In 1975, Wood served as a special effects technician on Jaws, a landmark film known for its practical effects in depicting a giant white shark. The role required precise coordination to blend mechanical and stunt-based techniques with the film’s underwater sequences, establishing early standards for large-scale creature effects in cinema.

During the late 1980s, Wood held the position of Special Effects Supervisor on Edward Scissorhands, a fantasy drama directed by Tim Burton. The film’s title character, portrayed by Johnny Depp, required intricate prosthetic and mechanical effec…