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.
Known For
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Corsair of Umbar (uncredited)
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Costume Design
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
Costume Design
Avatar
Conceptual Design
Dune
Special Effects
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Armorer
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Costume Design
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
Costume Design
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Filmography
Acting (27)
Movies (27)
No Way to Make a Living: A Look Back at 'The Frighteners'
2022as Self
Reggie & Thunderbirds: No Strings Attached
2015
Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex
2015as Self
The Appendices, Part Eleven: The Gathering Storm
2015as Self
The Appendices, Part Twelve: Here at Journey's End
2015as Self
The Appendices, Part Ten: The Journey to Erebor
2014as Self
The Appendices, Part Seven: A Long-Expected Journey
2013as Self
The Appendices, Part Eight: Return to Middle-earth
2013as Self
RKO Production 601: The Making of “Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World”
2008as Self
Recreating the Eighth Wonder: The Making of 'King Kong'
2006as Self
The Making of 'The Return of the King'
2004as Self
The Appendices, Part Six: The Passing of an Age
2004as Self
The Appendices, Part Five: The War of the Ring
2004as Self
A Filmmaker's Journey: Making 'The Return of the King'
2004as Self
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2003as Corsair of Umbar (uncredited)
The Quest Fulfilled: A Director's Vision
2003as Self
The Appendices, Part Three: The Journey Continues...
2003as Self
The Appendices, Part Four: The Battle for Middle-earth Begins
2003as Self
The Making of 'The Fellowship of the Ring'
2002as Self
The Appendices, Part One: From Book to Vision
2002as Self
The Fellowship of the Ring: Weta Workshop
2002as Self
Passage to Middle-Earth: The Making of 'The Lord of the Rings'
2001as Self, director of WETA Workshop
Quest for the Ring
2001as Self
Beyond the Movie: The Fellowship of the Ring
2001as Self
The Making of 'The Frighteners'
1998as Himself
Forgotten Silver
1997as First Aviator (uncredited)
Sex, Drugs and Soft Toys - The Making of Meet the Feebles
1989as Self
Crew (27)
Movies (26)
TAISU PROJECT
2024Director
Dune
2021Special Effects
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
2014Costume Design
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
2013Costume Design
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
2012Armorer
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
2012Costume Designer
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
2012Creature Design
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
2012Creature Technical Director
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
2012Special Effects Key Makeup Artist
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
2012Weapons Master
Daybreakers
2010Makeup Effects
Avatar
2009Conceptual Design
District 9
2009Effects Supervisor
Bitch Slap
2009Other
RKO Production 601: The Making of “Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World”
2008Art Direction
King Kong
2005Creature Technical Director
King Kong
2005Makeup Supervisor
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2003Costume Design
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2003Special Effects Makeup Artist
Perfect Strangers
2003Makeup Effects Designer
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
2002Costume Design
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
2002Makeup Supervisor
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
2001Costume Design
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
2001Makeup Supervisor
Saving Grace
1998Special Effects
The Ugly
1997Special Effects Makeup Artist
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