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Richard Taylor

Bio: 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
Born: Mon, Feb 08 1965
Birthplace: Cheadle, Cheshire, England, UK
Richard Taylor is 59 years old
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Poster of The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim
Richard Taylor was
59 in The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim
as 'Visual Effects'.
Thu, Dec 05 2024
Poster of Taisu Project
Taisu Project
Richard Taylor was
59 in Taisu Project
as 'Director'.
Sat, Aug 10 2024
Poster of Dune
Dune
Richard Taylor was
56 in Dune
as 'Special Effects'.
Wed, Sep 15 2021
Poster of The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
Richard Taylor was
49 in The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
as 'Costume Design'.
Wed, Dec 10 2014
Poster of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Richard Taylor was
48 in The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
as 'Costume Design'.
Wed, Dec 11 2013
Poster of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Richard Taylor was
47 in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
as 'Creature Design, Costume Designer, Creature Technical Director, Armorer, Special Effects Key Makeup Artist, Weapons Master'.
Wed, Dec 12 2012
Poster of Daybreakers
Daybreakers
Richard Taylor was
44 in Daybreakers
as 'Makeup Effects'.
Wed, Jan 06 2010
Poster of Avatar
Avatar
Richard Taylor was
44 in Avatar
as 'Conceptual Design'.
Tue, Dec 15 2009
Poster of District 9
District 9
Richard Taylor was
44 in District 9
as 'Effects Supervisor'.
Wed, Aug 05 2009
Poster of Bitch Slap
Bitch Slap
Richard Taylor was
44 in Bitch Slap
as 'Other'.
Sat, May 16 2009
Poster of King Kong
King Kong
Richard Taylor was
40 in King Kong
as 'Creature Technical Director, Makeup Supervisor'.
Mon, Dec 12 2005
Poster of The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Richard Taylor was
38 in The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
as 'Costume Design, Makeup Supervisor'.
Wed, Dec 17 2003
Poster of Perfect Strangers
Perfect Strangers
Richard Taylor was
38 in Perfect Strangers
as 'Makeup Effects Designer'.
Thu, Oct 09 2003
Poster of The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
Richard Taylor was
37 in The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
as 'Costume Design, Makeup Supervisor'.
Wed, Dec 18 2002
Poster of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Richard Taylor was
36 in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
as 'Costume Design, Makeup Supervisor'.
Tue, Dec 18 2001
Poster of Saving Grace
Saving Grace
Richard Taylor was
33 in Saving Grace
as 'Special Effects'.
Sun, Oct 18 1998
Poster of The Ugly
The Ugly
Richard Taylor was
32 in The Ugly
as 'Special Effects Makeup Artist'.
Tue, Aug 26 1997

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Poster of Hercules: The Legendary Journeys
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys
Richard Taylor was
29+ in Hercules: The Legendary Journeys
as 'Special Effects Key Makeup Artist'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 29 1995