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Richard Taylor
Costume & Make-Up

Richard Taylor

Born 1965-02-08
Cheadle, Cheshire, England, UK
Department: Costume & Make-Up

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

Prominent works featuring Richard Taylor

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2009
TMDB3.8
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

2001
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The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
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The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

2003
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The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
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The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

2002
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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

2012
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The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
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The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies

2014
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Dune
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Dune

2021
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The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
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The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

2013
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District 9
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District 9

2009
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King Kong
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King Kong

2005
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Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (50 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
TAISU PROJECTTAISU PROJECTDirectorMovie2024
No Way to Make a Living: A Look Back at 'The Frighteners'No Way to Make a Living: A Look Back at 'The Frighteners'SelfMovie2022
DuneDuneSpecial EffectsMovie2021
Creature Designers: The Frankenstein ComplexCreature Designers: The Frankenstein ComplexSelfMovie2015
Reggie & Thunderbirds: No Strings AttachedReggie & Thunderbirds: No Strings AttachedSelf / AppearanceMovie2015
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five ArmiesThe Hobbit: The Battle of the Five ArmiesCostume DesignMovie2014
The Hobbit: The Desolation of SmaugThe Hobbit: The Desolation of SmaugCostume DesignMovie2013
The Hobbit: An Unexpected JourneyThe Hobbit: An Unexpected JourneyCreature DesignMovie2012
The Hobbit: An Unexpected JourneyThe Hobbit: An Unexpected JourneyCostume DesignerMovie2012
The Hobbit: An Unexpected JourneyThe Hobbit: An Unexpected JourneySpecial Effects Key Makeup ArtistMovie2012
The Hobbit: An Unexpected JourneyThe Hobbit: An Unexpected JourneyArmorerMovie2012
The Hobbit: An Unexpected JourneyThe Hobbit: An Unexpected JourneyWeapons MasterMovie2012
The Hobbit: An Unexpected JourneyThe Hobbit: An Unexpected JourneyCreature Technical DirectorMovie2012
DaybreakersDaybreakersMakeup EffectsMovie2010
AvatarAvatarConceptual DesignMovie2009
District 9District 9Effects SupervisorMovie2009
Bitch SlapBitch SlapOtherMovie2009
The WotWotsThe WotWotsCreatorTV Series2009
RKO Production 601: The Making of “Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World”RKO Production 601: The Making of “Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World”SelfMovie2008
RKO Production 601: The Making of “Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World”RKO Production 601: The Making of “Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World”Art DirectionMovie2008
Recreating the Eighth Wonder: The Making of 'King Kong'Recreating the Eighth Wonder: The Making of 'King Kong'SelfMovie2006
The Making of 'The Fellowship of the Ring'The Making of 'The Fellowship of the Ring'SelfMovie2006
The Making of 'The Return of the King'The Making of 'The Return of the King'SelfMovie2006
King KongKing KongCreature Technical DirectorMovie2005
King KongKing KongMakeup SupervisorMovie2005
A Filmmaker's Journey: Making 'The Return of the King'A Filmmaker's Journey: Making 'The Return of the King'SelfMovie2004
The Quest Fulfilled: A Director's VisionThe Quest Fulfilled: A Director's VisionSelfMovie2003
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the KingThe Lord of the Rings: The Return of the KingCorsair of Umbar (uncredited)Movie2003
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the KingThe Lord of the Rings: The Return of the KingCostume DesignMovie2003
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the KingThe Lord of the Rings: The Return of the KingSpecial Effects Makeup ArtistMovie2003
Perfect StrangersPerfect StrangersMakeup Effects DesignerMovie2003
The Lord of the Rings: The Two TowersThe Lord of the Rings: The Two TowersCostume DesignMovie2002
The Lord of the Rings: The Two TowersThe Lord of the Rings: The Two TowersMakeup SupervisorMovie2002
The Fellowship of the Ring: From Book to ScriptThe Fellowship of the Ring: From Book to ScriptSelfMovie2002
The Fellowship of the Ring: Designing and Building Middle-earth + Weta Workshop + Costume DesignThe Fellowship of the Ring: Designing and Building Middle-earth + Weta Workshop + Costume DesignSelfMovie2002
The Fellowship of the Ring: Cameras in Middle-earthThe Fellowship of the Ring: Cameras in Middle-earthSelfMovie2002
The Fellowship of the Ring: ScaleThe Fellowship of the Ring: ScaleSelfMovie2002
The Fellowship of the Ring: Big-aturesThe Fellowship of the Ring: Big-aturesSelfMovie2002
The Fellowship of the Ring: The Road Goes Ever On..The Fellowship of the Ring: The Road Goes Ever On..SelfMovie2002
Beyond the Movie: The Fellowship of the RingBeyond the Movie: The Fellowship of the RingSelfMovie2001
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the RingThe Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the RingCostume DesignMovie2001
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the RingThe Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the RingMakeup SupervisorMovie2001
Passage to Middle-Earth: The Making of 'The Lord of the Rings'Passage to Middle-Earth: The Making of 'The Lord of the Rings'Self, director of WETA WorkshopMovie2001
Quest for the RingQuest for the RingSelfMovie2001
The Making of 'The Frighteners'The Making of 'The Frighteners'SelfMovie1998
Saving GraceSaving GraceSpecial EffectsMovie1998
Forgotten SilverForgotten SilverFirst Aviator (uncredited)Movie1997
The UglyThe UglySpecial Effects Makeup ArtistMovie1997
Hercules: The Legendary JourneysHercules: The Legendary JourneysSpecial Effects Key Makeup ArtistTV Series1995
Sex, Drugs and Soft Toys - The Making of Meet the FeeblesSex, Drugs and Soft Toys - The Making of Meet the FeeblesSelfMovie1989