Richard Taylor

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Born: 8th of February 1965 (60 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.

Richard Taylor's Filmography

Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex

Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex

  •   Movie
  • 2015
Self
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

  •   Movie
  • 2003
Corsair of Umbar (uncredited)
Dune

Dune

  •   Movie
  • 2021
Special Effects
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies

  •   Movie
  • 2014
Costume Design
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

  •   Movie
  • 2013
Costume Design
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

  •   Movie
  • 2012
Costume Designer, Special Effects Key Makeup Artist, Armorer, Weapons Master, Creature Design, Creature Technical Director
Avatar

Avatar

  •   Movie
  • 2009
Conceptual Design
District 9

District 9

  •   Movie
  • 2009
Effects Supervisor
Bitch Slap

Bitch Slap

  •   Movie
  • 2009
Other
King Kong

King Kong

  •   Movie
  • 2005
Makeup Supervisor, Creature Technical Director
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

  •   Movie
  • 2003
Costume Design, Makeup Supervisor
Perfect Strangers

Perfect Strangers

  •   Movie
  • 2003
Makeup Effects Designer
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

  •   Movie
  • 2002
Costume Design, Makeup Supervisor
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

  •   Movie
  • 2001
Costume Design, Makeup Supervisor