Biography
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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.
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 (2024)
Movie
Self
No Way to Make a Living: A Look Back at 'The Frighteners' (2022)
Movie
Special Effects
Dune (2021)
Movie
7.73
Self
Men in Kilts: A Roadtrip with Sam and Graham (2021)
TV
Himself
Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex (2015)
Movie
Writer
Thunderbirds Are Go! (2015)
TV
Costume Design
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014)
Movie
6.29
Costume Design
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 (2012)
Movie
6.36
Makeup Effects
Daybreakers (2010)
Movie
6.54
Conceptual Design
Avatar (2009)
Movie
7.73
Effects Supervisor
District 9 (2009)
Movie
7.64
Self
Reclaiming the Blade (2009)
Movie
Self
Recreating the Eighth Wonder: The Making of 'King Kong' (2006)
Movie
Creature Technical Director
King Kong (2005)
Movie
7.07
Self
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 (2003)
Movie
7.21
Self - Weta Workshop Creative Supervisor
Film Collectibles: Capturing Movie Memories (2003)
Movie
Himself
Film Collectibles: Capturing Movie Memories (2003)
Movie
Costume Design
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)
Movie
6.89
Self
The Making of The Fellowship of the Ring (2002)
Movie
Self
Beyond the Movie: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
Movie
Costume Design / Makeup Supervisor
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' (2001)
Movie
Self
Quest for the Ring (2001)
Movie
First Aviator (uncredited)
Forgotten Silver (2000)
Movie
Himself
The Making of 'The Frighteners' (1998)
Movie
Special Effects
Saving Grace (1998)
Movie
Special Effects Makeup Artist
The Ugly (1997)
Movie
Special Effects Key Makeup Artist
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1995)
TV
5
Writer
Muzzy in Gondoland (1986)
TV
Self
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
2003
2003
2022
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Information
Known ForCostume & Make-Up
GenderMale
Birthday1965-02-08 (59 years old)
Birth PlaceCheshire, United Kingdom
CitizenshipsNew Zealand, United Kingdom
Also Known AsSir Richard Leslie Taylor, Sir Richard Leslie Taylor KNZM
AwardsKnight 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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