Rob Legato

Rob Legato (born Robert Legato) is an American visual effects supervisor and second unit director. He is known for his work on major feature films including *Titanic*, *Hugo*, *The Jungle Book* (2016), and *The Lion King* (2019). Across his career, Legato has helped shape the look of large-scale, effects-driven storytelling, combining live-action filmmaking with advanced digital imagery. His credits span projects that rely on complex integration of performance, cinematography, and visual effects to create immersive worlds and believable characters. Legato’s work is frequently associated with technically ambitious productions and high-profile collaborations in contemporary cinema.