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Richard Taylor

  • Birth: February 8, 1965
  • Age: 60
  • New Zealand

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.

16

nominations

56%

winning rate

9

wins

Academy Awards

Edition Year Award Movie Status
78th edition 2006 Best Special Effects King Kong Winner
76th edition 2004 Best Makeup and Hairstyling The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King Winner
76th edition 2004 Best Costume Design The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King Winner
74th edition 2002 Best Makeup and Hairstyling The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Winner
74th edition 2002 Best Costume Design The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
74th edition 2002 Best Special Effects The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Winner
Edition Year Award Movie Status
67th edition 2014 Best Makeup and Hairstyling The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
66th edition 2013 Best Makeup and Hairstyling The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
59th edition 2006 Best Special Effects King Kong Winner
57th edition 2004 Best Costume Design The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
57th edition 2004 Best Makeup and Hairstyling The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
56th edition 2003 Best Costume Design The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Winner
56th edition 2003 Best Makeup and Hairstyling The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
55th edition 2002 Best Costume Design The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
55th edition 2002 Best Makeup and Hairstyling The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Winner
55th edition 2002 Best Special Effects The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Winner

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