Michael Anthony Trcic (September 28, 1960 – January 30, 2024) was an American sculptor best known for his paleontological models of dinosaurs.
He has also worked in television animation, including for Discovery Channel's 2002 documentary film When Dinosaurs Roamed America.
For models and other artwork outside of special effects, Trcic commonly consulted with paleontologists in order to achieve a high standard of accuracy for his work.
[3] Outside of dinosaur-related work, Trcic also worked alongside the horror and sci-fi directors Steven Spielberg, Tim Burton, George A. Romero, Sam Raimi and James Cameron on Jurassic Park, Batman Returns, Dawn of the Dead, Evil Dead 2, and Terminator 2: Judgment Day, respectively.
[5][4] Trcic's film work has received multiple awards and distinctions, including Oscars for both Terminator 2 and Jurassic Park.