Richard Taylor

Richard Taylor

Known for: Costume & Make-Up
Biography: 1965-02-08 (59 years old)

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Sir Richard Leslie Taylor KNZM (born 8 February 1965) is the founder, creative director and head of New Zealand film prop and special effects company Wētā Workshop.

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Filmography

all 32

Movies 28

self 13

TV Shows 4

Director 3

Writer 2

Visual Effects
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim

The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim (2024)

Movie
Self
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)

Movie
Special Effects
Dune

Dune (2021)

Movie
7.73
Self
Men in Kilts: A Roadtrip with Sam and Graham

Men in Kilts: A Roadtrip with Sam and Graham (2021)

TV
Himself
Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex

Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex (2015)

Movie
Writer
Thunderbirds Are Go!

Thunderbirds Are Go! (2015)

TV
Costume Design
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014)

Movie
6.29
Costume Design
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013)

Movie
6.25
Creature Design / Armorer / Creature Technical Director / Costume Designer / Special Effects Key Makeup Artist / Weapons Master
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)

Movie
6.36
Makeup Effects
Daybreakers

Daybreakers (2010)

Movie
6.54
Conceptual Design
Avatar

Avatar (2009)

Movie
7.73
Effects Supervisor
District 9

District 9 (2009)

Movie
7.64
Self
Reclaiming the Blade

Reclaiming the Blade (2009)

Movie
Self
Recreating the Eighth Wonder: The Making of 'King Kong'

Recreating the Eighth Wonder: The Making of 'King Kong' (2006)

Movie
Creature Technical Director
King Kong

King Kong (2005)

Movie
7.07
Self
The Quest Fulfilled: A Director's Vision

The Quest Fulfilled: A Director's Vision (2003)

Movie
Corsair of Umbar (uncredited) / Costume Design
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)

Movie
7.21
Self - Weta Workshop Creative Supervisor
Film Collectibles: Capturing Movie Memories

Film Collectibles: Capturing Movie Memories (2003)

Movie
Himself
Film Collectibles: Capturing Movie Memories

Film Collectibles: Capturing Movie Memories (2003)

Movie
Costume Design
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)

Movie
6.89
Self
The Making of The Fellowship of the Ring

The Making of The Fellowship of the Ring (2002)

Movie
Self
Beyond the Movie: The Fellowship of the Ring

Beyond the Movie: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)

Movie
Costume Design / Makeup Supervisor
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)

Movie
6.33
Self, director of WETA Workshop
A Passage to Middle-earth: Making of 'Lord of the Rings'

A Passage to Middle-earth: Making of 'Lord of the Rings' (2001)

Movie
Self
Quest for the Ring

Quest for the Ring (2001)

Movie
First Aviator (uncredited)
Forgotten Silver

Forgotten Silver (2000)

Movie
Himself
The Making of 'The Frighteners'

The Making of 'The Frighteners' (1998)

Movie
Special Effects
Saving Grace

Saving Grace (1998)

Movie
Special Effects Makeup Artist
The Ugly

The Ugly (1997)

Movie
Special Effects Key Makeup Artist
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys

Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1995)

TV
5
Writer
Muzzy in Gondoland

Muzzy in Gondoland (1986)

TV
Self
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian: Talking Animals and Walking Trees, The Magical World of Narnia

The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian: Talking Animals and Walking Trees, The Magical World of Narnia

Movie

Ratings

Average 7.04
Based on 11.6 Million movie and tv ratings over time
1986
2001
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Information

Known For
Costume & Make-Up

Gender
Male

Birthday
1965-02-08 (59 years old)

Birth Place
Cheshire, United Kingdom

Citizenships
New Zealand, United Kingdom

Also Known As
Sir Richard Leslie Taylor, Sir Richard Leslie Taylor KNZM

Awards
Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit, Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit, Academy Award for Best Makeup and Hairstyling, Academy Award for Best Visual Effects, Academy Award for Best Costume Design, New Zealander of the Year, Sitges Film Festival best special effects award


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