Personal Info
Known For
Costume & Make-Up
Born
June 26, 1922
Died
July 30, 2014 (age 92)
Place of Birth
Larchmont, New York, USA
Also Known As
The Godfather of Make-Up
Dick Smith
Biography
Richard Emerson Smith (June 26, 1922 – July 30, 2014) was an American special make-up effects artist and author, (nicknamed "The Godfather of Make-Up") known for his work on such films as Little Big Man, The Godfather, The Exorcist, Taxi Driver, Scanners and Death Becomes Her. He won a 1985 Academy Award for Best Makeup for his work on Amadeus and received a 2012 Academy Honorary Award for his career's work.
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Known For
TV
The Mike Douglas Show
Self
1961
Film
Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX
Self
2008
TV
The New Inventors
Self
TV
The New Inventors
Self - Guest Judge
Film
The Fear of God: 25 Years of The Exorcist
Self - Make-Up Artist
1998
Film
Making 'Taxi Driver'
Self
1999
Film
Great SFX Adventure: Take Me to 'Sweet Home'
Self
1989
Film
Witch's Dungeon: 40 Years of Chills
Self
2006
Film
Monster Make-Up
Himself
1989
Filmography
2008FilmFantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFXas Self2006FilmWitch's Dungeon: 40 Years of Chillsas Self1999FilmMaking 'Taxi Driver'as Self1998FilmThe Fear of God: 25 Years of The Exorcistas Self - Make-Up Artist1989FilmMonster Make-Upas Himself1989FilmGreat SFX Adventure: Take Me to 'Sweet Home'as Self1961TVThe Mike Douglas Showas Self—TVThe New Inventorsas Self