Milicent Patrick
Biography
Milicent Patrick was an American actress, makeup artist, special effects designer and animator. In 1939 Patrick began working for Walt Disney Studios and during her time there became one of the studio's first female animators. Patrick continued her career at Universal Studios and is cited as being the first woman to work in a special effects and makeup department. She is best known for being the creator of the head costume for the iconic Gill-man from the movie Creature from the Black Lagoon, but was, until recently, not credited for this creation.
Filmography
The Women of Pitcairn Island
1956
as Susannah
The Prodigal
1955
as Undetermined Secondary Role (uncredited)
Limelight
1952
as Extra in Dress Circle (uncredited)
The World in His Arms
1952
as Lena
We're Not Married!
1952
as Governor's Secretary (uncredited)
Scarlet Angel
1952
as Dolly (uncredited)
Mara Maru
1952
as Minor Role (uncredited)
Westward the Women
1951
as Flashy Woman (uncredited)
Varieties on Parade
1951
as Ticket Girl (uncredited)
Thunder in the Pines
1948
as The Lady in Black (uncredited)
A Song Is Born
1948
as Woman at Dorsey Club (uncredited)
Texas, Brooklyn & Heaven
1948
as Water Nymph (uncredited)