Richard Taylor
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
Personal Info
Known For
Costume & Make-Up
Known Credits
41
Gender
Male
Birthday
1965-02-08 (60 years old)
Place of Birth
Cheadle, Cheshire, England, UK
Acting
2015
Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex as Self2015
Reggie & Thunderbirds: No Strings Attached as Not available2003
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King as Corsair of Umbar (uncredited)2003
Film Collectibles: Capturing Movie Memories as Self2003
The Quest Fulfilled: A Director's Vision as Self2002
The Making of The Fellowship of the Ring as Self2001
A Passage to Middle-Earth: Making of 'Lord of the Rings' as Self, director of WETA Workshop2001
Quest for the Ring as Self2001
Beyond the Movie: The Fellowship of the Ring as Self1998
The Making of 'The Frighteners' as Himself1997
Forgotten Silver as First Aviator (uncredited)Crew
2024
TAISU PROJECT Director2021
Dune Special Effects2014
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies Costume Design2013
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Costume Design2012
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Creature Design2012
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Costume Designer2012
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Special Effects Key Makeup Artist2012
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Armorer2012
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Weapons Master2012
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Creature Technical Director2010
Daybreakers Makeup Effects2009
Avatar Conceptual Design2009
District 9 Effects Supervisor2009
Bitch Slap Other2005
King Kong Creature Technical Director2005
King Kong Makeup Supervisor2003
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King Costume Design2003
Perfect Strangers Makeup Effects Designer2003
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King Makeup Supervisor2002
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Costume Design2002
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Makeup Supervisor2001
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Costume Design2001
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Makeup Supervisor1998
Saving Grace Special Effects1997
The Ugly Special Effects Makeup Artist1995
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys Special Effects Key Makeup Artist