Colin Cantwell | |
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Born | |
Died | May 21, 2022 | (aged 90)
Alma mater | University of California, Los Angeles |
Occupation | Artist |
Partner | Sierra Dall |
Relatives | Robert Cantwell (uncle) |
Website | colincantwell |
Colin James Cantwell (April 3, 1932 – May 21, 2022) was an American concept artist and director known for his work on films like 2001: A Space Odyssey and WarGames, but primarily for doing initial concept designs and models for a number of Star Wars vehicles, most notably the X-wing fighter, the TIE fighter, and the Death Star, that were then further developed by people like Ralph McQuarrie and Joe Johnston.