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BornJune 26, 1922
DiedJuly 30, 2014 (age 92)
Place of birthLarchmont, New York, USA
Film credits7
Dick Smith
DeceasedKnown for Costume & Make-Up
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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Filmography
Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX
2008
as Self
- No poster
Witch's Dungeon: 40 Years of Chills
2006
as Self
Making 'Taxi Driver'
1999
as Self
The Fear of God: 25 Years of The Exorcist
1998
as Self - Make-Up Artist
Monster Make-Up
1989
as Himself
Great SFX Adventure: Take Me to 'Sweet Home'
1989
as Self
Dick Smith Make Up Artist
1976
as Self