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Richard Taylor

Born February 8, 1965 in Cheadle, Cheshire, England, UK9 films

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.

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The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King posterFirst watchThe Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King20038.5As armies mass for a final battle that will decide the fate of the world--and powerful, ancient forces of Light and Dark compete to determine the outcome--one member of the Fellowship of…View film

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9 films
  1. 2014The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five ArmiesCostume Design
  2. 2013The Hobbit: The Desolation of SmaugCostume Design
  3. 2012The Hobbit: An Unexpected JourneyCostume Designer
  4. 2005King KongMakeup Supervisor
  5. 2003The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the KingCostume Design
  6. 2003Perfect StrangersMakeup Effects Designer
  7. 2002The Lord of the Rings: The Two TowersCostume Design
  8. 2001The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the RingCostume Design
  9. 1997The UglySpecial Effects Makeup Artist