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Behind the Mask Artists

Ira Keeler

Born: July 22, 1940
Died: April 15, 2021

Model Maker involved with Boba Fett's Return of the Jedi Stunt Armor

2023-02-20T22:35:22-08:00

In 2016, the ILM artist shared a Polaroid of his work on the Return of the Jedi stunt armor for Boba Fett. A copy of the whole costume was made of red rubber, so it could be used to tumble into the Sarlacc.

On autographs, Ira often writes "Boba Fett Stunt Helmet" under his name.

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Last updated: February 20, 2023
Article ID: 259