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Richard Taylor

Richard Taylor

Known for: Costume & Make-Up
Biography: 1960-02-12 (65 years old)

Biography

Richard Taylor is a New Zealand filmmaker born on February 8, 1965 in England. He is the founder, creative director and head of New Zealand film prop and special effects company Wētā Workshop.

Filmography

all 36

Movies 33

self 16

Director 3

TV Shows 3

Writer 1

Visual Effects
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim

The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim (2024)

Movie
Director
Taisu Project

Taisu Project (2024)

Movie
Self
No Way to Make a Living: A Look Back at 'The Frighteners'

No Way to Make a Living: A Look Back at 'The Frighteners' (2022)

Movie
Special Effects
Dune

Dune (2021)

Movie
7.8
Self
Men in Kilts: A Roadtrip with Sam and Graham

Men in Kilts: A Roadtrip with Sam and Graham (2021)

TV
Self
Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex

Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex (2015)

Movie
Writer
Thunderbirds Are Go!

Thunderbirds Are Go! (2015)

TV
Costume Design
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014)

Movie
6.29
Costume Design
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013)

Movie
6.25
Creature Design / Costume Designer / Armorer / Weapons Master / Creature Technical Director / Special Effects Key Makeup Artist
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)

Movie
6.36
Makeup Effects
Daybreakers

Daybreakers (2010)

Movie
6.54
Conceptual Design
Avatar

Avatar (2009)

Movie
7.89
Effects Supervisor
District 9

District 9 (2009)

Movie
7.64
Other
Bitch Slap

Bitch Slap (2009)

Movie
Self
Reclaiming the Blade

Reclaiming the Blade (2009)

Movie
Self
Recreating the Eighth Wonder: The Making of 'King Kong'

Recreating the Eighth Wonder: The Making of 'King Kong' (2006)

Movie
Creature Technical Director / Makeup Supervisor
King Kong

King Kong (2005)

Movie
7.07
Self
The Quest Fulfilled: A Director's Vision

The Quest Fulfilled: A Director's Vision (2003)

Movie
Corsair of Umbar (uncredited) / Costume Design / Makeup Supervisor
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)

Movie
7.51
Makeup Effects Designer
Perfect Strangers

Perfect Strangers (2003)

Movie
Self - Weta Workshop Creative Supervisor
Film Collectibles: Capturing Movie Memories

Film Collectibles: Capturing Movie Memories (2003)

Movie
Self
Film Collectibles: Capturing Movie Memories

Film Collectibles: Capturing Movie Memories (2003)

Movie
Costume Design / Makeup Supervisor
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)

Movie
6.89
Self
The Making of The Fellowship of the Ring

The Making of The Fellowship of the Ring (2002)

Movie
Self
Beyond the Movie: The Fellowship of the Ring

Beyond the Movie: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)

Movie
Costume Design / Makeup Supervisor
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)

Movie
7.4
Self - Director of WETA Workshop
A Passage to Middle-Earth: Making of 'Lord of the Rings'

A Passage to Middle-Earth: Making of 'Lord of the Rings' (2001)

Movie
Self - WETA President
Quest for the Ring

Quest for the Ring (2001)

Movie
Self
The Making of 'The Frighteners'

The Making of 'The Frighteners' (1998)

Movie
Special Effects
Saving Grace

Saving Grace (1998)

Movie
First Aviator (uncredited)
Forgotten Silver

Forgotten Silver (1997)

Movie
Special Effects Makeup Artist
The Ugly

The Ugly (1997)

Movie
Special Effects Key Makeup Artist
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys

Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1995)

TV
5
Self
Sex, Drugs and Soft Toys - The Making of Meet the Feebles

Sex, Drugs and Soft Toys - The Making of Meet the Feebles (1989)

Movie
Self
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian: Talking Animals and Walking Trees, The Magical World of Narnia

The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian: Talking Animals and Walking Trees, The Magical World of Narnia

Movie
Self
A Filmmaker's Journey: Making 'The Return of the King'

A Filmmaker's Journey: Making 'The Return of the King'

Movie
Richard TaylorRichard Taylor

Information

Known For
Costume & Make-Up

Gender
Male

Birthday
1960-02-12 (65 years old)

Birth Place
Patumahoe, New Zealand

Citizenships
New Zealand

Also Known As
Sir Richard Leslie Taylor, Sir Richard Leslie Taylor KNZM

Awards
Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit, Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit, Academy Award for Best Makeup and Hairstyling, Academy Award for Best Visual Effects, Academy Award for Best Costume Design, Wellingtonian of the Year (supreme award), New Zealander of the Year, Sitges Film Festival best special effects award

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