Richard Taylor
Born: 1965-02-08
Birthplace: Cheadle, Cheshire, England, UK
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
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
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The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
Dune
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
District 9
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
King Kong
Top Movie Credits
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Special Effects Makeup Artist
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Makeup Supervisor
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Conceptual Design
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
Makeup Supervisor
Dune
Special Effects
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
Costume Design
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Creature Technical Director
District 9
Effects Supervisor
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Costume Design
King Kong
Makeup Supervisor