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Richard Taylor

Bio: 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
Born: Mon, Feb 08 1965
Birthplace: Cheadle, Cheshire, England, UK
Richard Taylor is 59 years old
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Poster of The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim
Richard Taylor was 59 in The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim as 'Visual Effects'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 05 2024
Poster of TAISU PROJECT
TAISU PROJECT
Richard Taylor was 59 in TAISU PROJECT as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 10 2024
Poster of Dune
Dune
Richard Taylor was 56 in Dune as 'Special Effects'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 15 2021
Poster of The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
Richard Taylor was 49 in The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 10 2014
Poster of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Richard Taylor was 48 in The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 11 2013
Poster of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Richard Taylor was 47 in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey as 'Creature Design, Costume Designer, Special Effects Key Makeup Artist, Armorer, Weapons Master, Creature Technical Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 12 2012
Poster of Daybreakers
Daybreakers
Richard Taylor was 44 in Daybreakers as 'Makeup Effects'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 06 2010
Poster of Avatar
Avatar
Richard Taylor was 44 in Avatar as 'Conceptual Design'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 15 2009
Poster of District 9
District 9
Richard Taylor was 44 in District 9 as 'Effects Supervisor'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 05 2009
Poster of Bitch Slap
Bitch Slap
Richard Taylor was 44 in Bitch Slap as 'Other'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 16 2009
Poster of King Kong
King Kong
Richard Taylor was 40 in King Kong as 'Creature Technical Director, Makeup Supervisor'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 12 2005
Poster of The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Richard Taylor was 38 in The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King as 'Costume Design, Makeup Supervisor'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 17 2003
Poster of Perfect Strangers
Perfect Strangers
Richard Taylor was 38 in Perfect Strangers as 'Makeup Effects Designer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 09 2003
Poster of The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
Richard Taylor was 37 in The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers as 'Costume Design, Makeup Supervisor'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 18 2002
Poster of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Richard Taylor was 36 in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring as 'Costume Design, Makeup Supervisor'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 18 2001
Poster of Saving Grace
Saving Grace
Richard Taylor was 33 in Saving Grace as 'Special Effects'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 18 1998
Poster of The Ugly
The Ugly
Richard Taylor was 32 in The Ugly as 'Special Effects Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 26 1997

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Poster of Hercules: The Legendary Journeys
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys
Richard Taylor was 29+ in Hercules: The Legendary Journeys as 'Special Effects Key Makeup Artist'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 29 1995