Richard Taylor
Costume & Make-Up
February 8, 1965 (61 years old)
Cheadle, Cheshire, England, UK
Male
42 Movies
2 TV Shows
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.
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King 
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2003 8.5
as Corsair of Umbar (uncredited)
Age 38 (now 61) The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring 
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
2001 8.4
Costume Design
Age 36 (now 61) The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
2001 8.4
Makeup Supervisor
Age 36 (now 61) The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2003 8.5
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Age 38 (now 61) The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2003 8.5
Costume Design
Age 38 (now 61) The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers 
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
2002 8.4
Costume Design
Age 37 (now 61) The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
2002 8.4
Makeup Supervisor
Age 37 (now 61)
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys 
1 ep
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys
1995 7.0
Special Effects Key Makeup Artist
Age 29 (now 61) The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey 
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
2012 7.4
Weapons Master
Age 47 (now 61) The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
2012 7.4
Armorer
Age 47 (now 61) The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
2012 7.4
Costume Designer
Age 47 (now 61) The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
2012 7.4
Creature Technical Director
Age 47 (now 61) The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
2012 7.4
Special Effects Key Makeup Artist
Age 47 (now 61) The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
2012 7.4
Creature Design
Age 47 (now 61)
No Way to Make a Living: A Look Back at 'The Frighteners' 
No Way to Make a Living: A Look Back at 'The Frighteners'
2022 7.8
as Self
Age 57 (now 61)
Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex 
Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex
2015 7.2
as Self
Age 50 (now 61) Reggie & Thunderbirds: No Strings Attached 
Reggie & Thunderbirds: No Strings Attached
2015 5.5
Age 50 (now 61) The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies 
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
2014 7.3
Costume Design
Age 49 (now 61) The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug 
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
2013 7.6
Costume Design
Age 48 (now 61) The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
2012 7.4
Weapons Master
Age 47 (now 61) The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
2012 7.4
Armorer
Age 47 (now 61) The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
2012 7.4
Costume Designer
Age 47 (now 61) The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
2012 7.4
Creature Technical Director
Age 47 (now 61) The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
2012 7.4
Special Effects Key Makeup Artist
Age 47 (now 61) The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
2012 7.4
Creature Design
Age 47 (now 61)
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”
2008 8.0
as Self
Age 43 (now 61) 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”
2008 8.0
Art Direction
Age 43 (now 61) Recreating the Eighth Wonder: The Making of 'King Kong' 
Recreating the Eighth Wonder: The Making of 'King Kong'
2006 5.7
as Self
Age 41 (now 61)
A Filmmaker's Journey: Making 'The Return of the King' 
A Filmmaker's Journey: Making 'The Return of the King'
2004 6.5
as Self
Age 39 (now 61) The Making of 'The Return of the King' 
The Making of 'The Return of the King'
2004 8.8
as Self
Age 39 (now 61) The Quest Fulfilled: A Director's Vision 
The Quest Fulfilled: A Director's Vision
2003 6.4
as Self
Age 38 (now 61) The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2003 8.5
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Age 38 (now 61) The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2003 8.5
as Corsair of Umbar (uncredited)
Age 38 (now 61) The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2003 8.5
Costume Design
Age 38 (now 61)
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
2002 8.4
Costume Design
Age 37 (now 61) The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
2002 8.4
Makeup Supervisor
Age 37 (now 61) The Making of 'The Fellowship of the Ring' 
The Making of 'The Fellowship of the Ring'
2002 8.8
as Self
Age 37 (now 61) Beyond the Movie: The Fellowship of the Ring 
Beyond the Movie: The Fellowship of the Ring
2001 6.6
as Self
Age 36 (now 61) The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
2001 8.4
Costume Design
Age 36 (now 61) The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
2001 8.4
Makeup Supervisor
Age 36 (now 61) Passage to Middle-Earth: The Making of 'The Lord of the Rings' 
Passage to Middle-Earth: The Making of 'The Lord of the Rings'
2001 8.0
as Self, director of WETA Workshop
Age 36 (now 61)
Sex, Drugs and Soft Toys - The Making of Meet the Feebles 
Sex, Drugs and Soft Toys - The Making of Meet the Feebles
1989
as Self
Age 24 (now 61)
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys 1 ep
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys
1995 7.0
Special Effects Key Makeup Artist
Age 29 (now 61)Gathering insights...
Also Known As
Sir Richard Leslie Taylor, Sir Richard Leslie Taylor KNZM
IMDB
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