Dick Smith

Dick Smith

Personal Info

  • Known for

    Costume & Make-Up

  • Gender

    Male

  • Birthday

    1922-06-26

  • Day of Death

    2014-07-30 (92 years old)

  • Place of Birth

    Larchmont, New York, USA

Biography

Richard Emerson Smith (June 26, 1922 – July 30, 2014) was an American special make-up effects artist and author, (nicknamed "The Godfather of Make-Up") known for his work on such films as Little Big Man, The Godfather, The Exorcist, Taxi Driver, Scanners and Death Becomes Her. He won a 1985 Academy Award for Best Makeup for his work on Amadeus and received a 2012 Academy Honorary Award for his career's work.

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