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
Self
Recreating the Eighth Wonder: The Making of 'King Kong'
Himself
The Making of 'The Frighteners'
Self
Beyond the Movie: The Fellowship of the Ring
Corsair of Umbar (uncredited)
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Self
The Making of 'The Fellowship of the Ring'
Self
The Quest Fulfilled: A Director's Vision
Self
No Way to Make a Living: A Look Back at 'The Frighteners'
Self
Sex, Drugs and Soft Toys - The Making of Meet the Feebles
Self
Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex
Self
A Filmmaker's Journey: Making 'The Return of the King'
First Aviator (uncredited)
Forgotten Silver
Self
Quest for the Ring
Self, director of WETA Workshop
Passage to Middle-Earth: The Making of 'The Lord of the Rings'
Reggie & Thunderbirds: No Strings Attached
Self
RKO Production 601: The Making of “Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World”
Personal Info
Known For
Costume & Make-Up
Known Credits
15
Gender
Male
Birthday
1965-02-08
Place of Birth
Cheadle, Cheshire, England, UK
Also Known As
Sir Richard Leslie Taylor