Richard Taylor
Personal Info
Known for
Costume & Make-Up
Gender
Male
Birthday
1965-02-08 (60 years old)
Place of Birth
Cheadle, Cheshire, England, UK
Richard Taylor
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.
Known For
Acting
(2022)
(2015)
(2015)
(2006)
(2004)
(2003)
(2003)
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
as Corsair of Umbar (uncredited)
(2003)
(2002)
(2001)
(2001)
Quest for the Ring
as Self
(2001)
A Passage to Middle-Earth: Making of 'Lord of the Rings'
as Self, director of WETA Workshop
(1998)
The Making of 'The Frighteners'
as Himself
(1997)
Forgotten Silver
as First Aviator (uncredited)
(1989)
Crew
(2024)
TAISU PROJECT
Director
(2021)
Dune
Special Effects
(2014)
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
Costume Design
(2013)
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Costume Design
(2012)
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Creature Design, Costume Designer, Armorer, Weapons Master, Creature Technical Director, Special Effects Key Makeup Artist
(2010)
Daybreakers
Makeup Effects
(2009)
Avatar
Conceptual Design
(2009)
District 9
Effects Supervisor
(2009)
Bitch Slap
Other
(2005)
King Kong
Creature Technical Director, Makeup Supervisor
(2003)
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Costume Design, Makeup Supervisor
(2003)
Perfect Strangers
Makeup Effects Designer
(2002)
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
Costume Design, Makeup Supervisor
(2001)
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Costume Design, Makeup Supervisor
(1998)
Saving Grace
Special Effects
(1997)
The Ugly
Special Effects Makeup Artist