Richard Taylor

Personal Info

Known forCostume & Make-Up

Known Credits15

GenderMale

Place of BirthCheadle, Cheshire, England, UK

Also Known AsSir Richard Leslie Taylor
Sir Richard Leslie Taylor KNZM

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

Recreating the Eighth Wonder: The Making of 'King Kong'

2006-11-14

The Making of 'The Frighteners'

1998-11-24

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

2003-12-17

Beyond the Movie: The Fellowship of the Ring

2001-12-23

The Quest Fulfilled: A Director's Vision

2003-12-26

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Richard Taylor

Personal Info

Biography

Known For

Recreating the Eighth Wonder: The Making of 'King Kong'

The Making of 'The Frighteners'

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

Beyond the Movie: The Fellowship of the Ring

The Quest Fulfilled: A Director's Vision

The Making of 'The Fellowship of the Ring'

No Way to Make a Living: A Look Back at 'The Frighteners'

Sex, Drugs and Soft Toys - The Making of Meet the Feebles

Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex

A Filmmaker's Journey: Making 'The Return of the King'

Forgotten Silver

Quest for the Ring

Passage to Middle-Earth: The Making of 'The Lord of the Rings'

Reggie & Thunderbirds: No Strings Attached

RKO Production 601: The Making of “Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World”

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