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Costume & Make-Up
Richard Taylor
Also known as: Sir Richard Leslie Taylor, Sir Richard Leslie Taylor KNZM
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.
Personal Info
Known For
Costume & Make-Up
Birthday
February 8, 1965
Age
61 years old
Place of Birth
Cheadle, Cheshire, England, UK
Popularity Score
0.9
Filmography
TAISU PROJECT
Director
2024Movie
No Way to Make a Living: A Look Back at 'The Frighteners'
Self
2022Movie
Dune
Special Effects
2021Movie
Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex
Self
2015Movie
Reggie & Thunderbirds: No Strings Attached
2015Movie
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
Costume Design
2014Movie
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Costume Design
2013Movie
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Creature Design
2012Movie
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Costume Designer
2012Movie
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Armorer
2012Movie
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Weapons Master
2012Movie
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Creature Technical Director
2012Movie
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Special Effects Key Makeup Artist
2012Movie
Daybreakers
Makeup Effects
2010Movie
Avatar
Conceptual Design
2009Movie
District 9
Effects Supervisor
2009Movie
Bitch Slap
Other
2009Movie
The WotWots
Creator
2009TV
RKO Production 601: The Making of “Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World”
Self
2008Movie
RKO Production 601: The Making of “Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World”
Art Direction
2008Movie
Recreating the Eighth Wonder: The Making of 'King Kong'
Self
2006Movie
The Making of 'The Fellowship of the Ring'
Self
2006Movie
The Making of 'The Return of the King'
Self
2006Movie
King Kong
Creature Technical Director
2005Movie
King Kong
Makeup Supervisor
2005Movie
A Filmmaker's Journey: Making 'The Return of the King'
Self
2004Movie
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Corsair of Umbar (uncredited)
2003Movie
The Quest Fulfilled: A Director's Vision
Self
2003Movie
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Costume Design
2003Movie
Perfect Strangers
Makeup Effects Designer
2003Movie
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Special Effects Makeup Artist
2003Movie
The Fellowship of the Ring: From Book to Script
Self
2002Movie
The Fellowship of the Ring: Designing and Building Middle-earth + Weta Workshop + Costume Design
Self
2002Movie
The Fellowship of the Ring: Cameras in Middle-earth
Self
2002Movie
The Fellowship of the Ring: Scale
Self
2002Movie
The Fellowship of the Ring: Big-atures
Self
2002Movie
The Fellowship of the Ring: The Road Goes Ever On..
Self
2002Movie
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
Costume Design
2002Movie
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
Makeup Supervisor
2002Movie
Beyond the Movie: The Fellowship of the Ring
Self
2001Movie
Quest for the Ring
Self
2001Movie
Passage to Middle-Earth: The Making of 'The Lord of the Rings'
Self, director of WETA Workshop
2001Movie
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Costume Design
2001Movie
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Makeup Supervisor
2001Movie
The Making of 'The Frighteners'
Self
1998Movie
Saving Grace
Special Effects
1998Movie
Forgotten Silver
First Aviator (uncredited)
1997Movie
The Ugly
Special Effects Makeup Artist
1997Movie
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys
Special Effects Key Makeup Artist
1995TV
Sex, Drugs and Soft Toys - The Making of Meet the Feebles
Self
1989Movie