Richard Taylor

Richard Taylor

Born 8 February 1965 in Cheadle, Cheshire, England, UK

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.

Costume & Make-Up

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2001
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Costume Design, Makeup Supervisor
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2003
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King Costume Design, Special Effects Makeup Artist
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2002
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Costume Design, Makeup Supervisor
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2012
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Costume Designer, Special Effects Key Makeup Artist

Actor

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2003
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King Corsair of Umbar (uncredited)
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1997
Forgotten Silver First Aviator (uncredited)
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2015
Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex Self
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2001
Beyond the Movie: The Fellowship of the Ring Self

Visual Effects

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2012
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Creature Design, Creature Technical Director
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2009
District 9 Effects Supervisor
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2005
King Kong Creature Technical Director
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2017
Hard-Wired Humanity Effects Supervisor

Crew

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2012
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Armorer, Weapons Master
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2021
Dune Special Effects
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2010
Daybreakers Makeup Effects
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1998
Saving Grace Special Effects

Art

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2009
Avatar Conceptual Design
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2009
Bitch Slap Other
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2008
RKO Production 601: The Making of “Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World” Art Direction

Director

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2024
TAISU PROJECT Director