Richard Taylor
Known for
Costume & Make-Up
Born
February 8, 1965 (age 61)
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.
Best known work
Avatar
2009
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
2001
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2003
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
2002
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
2012
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
2014
Dune
2021
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
2013
District 9
2009
King Kong
2005Filmography
TBA
Hard-Wired HumanityEffects Supervisor
2024
TAISU PROJECTDirector
2022
2021
DuneSpecial Effects
2015
2015
2014
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five ArmiesCostume Design
2013
The Hobbit: The Desolation of SmaugCostume Design
2012
The Hobbit: An Unexpected JourneyCreature Design, Costume Designer, Special Effects Key Makeup Artist, Armorer, Weapons Master, Creature Technical Director
2010
DaybreakersMakeup Effects
2009
AvatarConceptual Design
2009
District 9Effects Supervisor
2009
Bitch SlapOther
2009
2008
RKO Production 601: The Making of “Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World”as Self, Art Direction
2006
2006
2006
2005
King KongCreature Technical Director, Makeup Supervisor
2004
2003
2003
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the Kingas Corsair of Umbar (uncredited), Costume Design, Special Effects Makeup Artist
2003
Perfect StrangersMakeup Effects Designer
2002
The Lord of the Rings: The Two TowersCostume Design, Makeup Supervisor
2002