Richard Taylor
Biography
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.
Personal Details
Also Known As
Movies (30)
TAISU PROJECT
Director (Directing)
2024
No Way to Make a Living: A Look Back at 'The Frighteners'
as Self
2022
Dune
Special Effects (Crew)
2021
Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex
as Self
2015
Reggie & Thunderbirds: No Strings Attached
2015
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
Costume Design (Costume & Make-Up)
2014
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Costume Design (Costume & Make-Up)
2013
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Creature Design (Visual Effects)
2012
Daybreakers
Makeup Effects (Crew)
2010
Avatar
Conceptual Design (Art)
2009
District 9
Effects Supervisor (Visual Effects)
2009
Bitch Slap
Other (Art)
2009
RKO Production 601: The Making of “Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World”
as Self
2008
Recreating the Eighth Wonder: The Making of 'King Kong'
as Self
2006
King Kong
Creature Technical Director (Visual Effects)
2005
A Filmmaker's Journey: Making 'The Return of the King'
as Self
2004
The Quest Fulfilled: A Director's Vision
as Self
2003
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
as Corsair of Umbar (uncredited)
2003
Perfect Strangers
Makeup Effects Designer (Costume & Make-Up)
2003
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
Costume Design (Costume & Make-Up)
2002
The Making of 'The Fellowship of the Ring'
as Self
2002
Beyond the Movie: The Fellowship of the Ring
as Self
2001
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Costume Design (Costume & Make-Up)
2001
Passage to Middle-Earth: The Making of 'The Lord of the Rings'
as Self, director of WETA Workshop
2001
Quest for the Ring
as Self
2001
The Making of 'The Frighteners'
as Self
1998
Saving Grace
Special Effects (Crew)
1998
Forgotten Silver
as First Aviator (uncredited)
1997
The Ugly
Special Effects Makeup Artist (Costume & Make-Up)
1997
Sex, Drugs and Soft Toys - The Making of Meet the Feebles
as Self
1989
