From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 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.
Known For
| Birth Location | Cheadle, Cheshire, England, UK |
|---|---|
| Born | 1965-02-08 |
Movies
Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex
as Himself
2015
2003
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
as Corsair of Umbar (uncredited)
2003
Film Collectibles: Capturing Movie Memories
as Himself
2003
2002
2001
A Passage to Middle-earth: Making of 'Lord of the Rings'
as Self, director of WETA Workshop
2001
Quest for the Ring
as Self
2001
Forgotten Silver
as First Aviator (uncredited)
2000
The Making of 'The Frighteners'
as Himself
1998
Movies
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim
Visual Effects
2024
Dune
Special Effects
2021
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
Costume Design
2014
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Costume Design
2013
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Creature Design
2012
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Costume Designer
2012
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Special Effects Key Makeup Artist
2012
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Weapons Master
2012
2012
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Creature Technical Director
2012
Daybreakers
Makeup Effects
2010
Avatar
Conceptual Design
2009
District 9
Effects Supervisor
2009
King Kong
Makeup Supervisor
2005
King Kong
Creature Technical Director
2005
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Makeup Supervisor
2003
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Costume Design
2003
Perfect Strangers
Makeup Effects Designer
2003
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
Makeup Supervisor
2002
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
Costume Design
2002
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Makeup Supervisor
2001
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Costume Design
2001
Saving Grace
Special Effects
1998
The Ugly
Special Effects Makeup Artist
1997
