Richard Taylor
Cheadle, Cheshire, England, UK

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.

Top 10 collaborators

Roles

Crew

The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim (2024)
Visual Effects
Taisu Project (2024)
Director
Dune (2021)
Special Effects
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014)
Costume Design
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013)
Costume Design
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)
Armorer | Weapons Master | Creature Technical Director | Special Effects Key Makeup Artist | Costume Designer | Creature Design
Daybreakers (2010)
Makeup Effects
Avatar (2009)
Conceptual Design
District 9 (2009)
Effects Supervisor
Bitch Slap (2009)
Other
King Kong (2005)
Creature Technical Director | Makeup Supervisor
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
Costume Design | Makeup Supervisor
Perfect Strangers (2003)
Makeup Effects Designer
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)
Costume Design | Makeup Supervisor
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
Costume Design | Makeup Supervisor
Saving Grace (1998)
Special Effects
The Ugly (1997)
Special Effects Makeup Artist