Richard Taylor

Richard Taylor

Known for: Costume & Make-Up

Born: February 7, 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.

Known for

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

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

Self

2006 Documentary
The Making of 'The Frighteners'

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The Making of 'The Frighteners'

Self

1998 Documentary
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

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The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

Corsair of Umbar (uncredited)

2003 Adventure
The Quest Fulfilled: A Director's Vision

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The Quest Fulfilled: A Director's Vision

Self

2003 Documentary
Beyond the Movie: The Fellowship of the Ring

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Beyond the Movie: The Fellowship of the Ring

Self

2001 Documentary
The Making of 'The Fellowship of the Ring'

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The Making of 'The Fellowship of the Ring'

Self

2002 Documentary
No Way to Make a Living: A Look Back at 'The Frighteners'

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No Way to Make a Living: A Look Back at 'The Frighteners'

Self

2022 Documentary
Sex, Drugs and Soft Toys - The Making of Meet the Feebles

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Sex, Drugs and Soft Toys - The Making of Meet the Feebles

Self

1989 Documentary
Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex

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Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex

Self

2015 Documentary
A Filmmaker's Journey: Making 'The Return of the King'

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A Filmmaker's Journey: Making 'The Return of the King'

Self

2004 Documentary
Forgotten Silver

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Forgotten Silver

First Aviator (uncredited)

1997 Comedy
Quest for the Ring

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Quest for the Ring

Self

2001 Documentary
Passage to Middle-Earth: The Making of 'The Lord of the Rings'

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Passage to Middle-Earth: The Making of 'The Lord of the Rings'

Self, director of WETA Workshop

2001 Documentary
Reggie & Thunderbirds: No Strings Attached

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Reggie & Thunderbirds: No Strings Attached

2015 Documentary
RKO Production 601: The Making of “Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World”

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RKO Production 601: The Making of “Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World”

Self

2008 Documentary
The Making of 'The Return of the King'

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The Making of 'The Return of the King'

Self

2004 Documentary
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

Costume Design

2001 Adventure
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

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The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

Costume Design

2002 Adventure
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

Creature Design

2012 Adventure
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

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The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

Costume Design

2013 Fantasy
Daybreakers

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Daybreakers

Makeup Effects

2010 Action
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies

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The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies

Costume Design

2014 Action
Saving Grace

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Saving Grace

Special Effects

1998 Drama
King Kong

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King Kong

Creature Technical Director

2005 Adventure