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Dick Smith

Bio: Richard Emerson Smith (June 26, 1922 – July 30, 2014) was an American special make-up effects artist and author, (nicknamed "The Godfather of Make-Up") known for his work on such films as Little Big Man, The Godfather, The Exorcist, Taxi Driver, Scanners and Death Becomes Her. He won a 1985 Academy Award for Best Makeup for his work on Amadeus and received a 2012 Academy Honorary Award for his career's work
Born: Mon, Jun 26 1922
Birthplace: Larchmont, New York, USA

Death: Wed, Jul 30 2014
Dick Smith is 92 years old
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Poster of Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist
Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist
Dick Smith would have been no older than 92 in Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 05 2023
Poster of Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX
Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX
Dick Smith was 86 in Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 07 2008
Poster of Witch's Dungeon: 40 Years of Chills
Witch's Dungeon: 40 Years of Chills
Dick Smith was 83 in Witch's Dungeon: 40 Years of Chills as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 2006
Poster of Making 'Taxi Driver'
Making 'Taxi Driver'
Dick Smith was 76 in Making 'Taxi Driver' as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 14 1999
Poster of The Fear of God: 25 Years of The Exorcist
The Fear of God: 25 Years of The Exorcist
Dick Smith was 75 in The Fear of God: 25 Years of The Exorcist as 'Self - Make-Up Artist'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 13 1998
Poster of Monster Make-Up
Monster Make-Up
Dick Smith was 67 in Monster Make-Up as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 28 1989
Poster of Great SFX Adventure: Take Me to 'Sweet Home'
Great SFX Adventure: Take Me to 'Sweet Home'
Dick Smith was 66 in Great SFX Adventure: Take Me to 'Sweet Home' as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 01 1989

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
Dick Smith was 39+ in The Mike Douglas Show as 'Self'.
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Mon, Dec 11 1961
Poster of The New Inventors
The New Inventors
Dick Smith will be 92+ in The New Inventors as 'Self - Guest Judge, Self'.
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Unreleased