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Dick Smith

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Born June 26, 1922Died July 30, 2014 (92 years)
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

  • The Exorcist
  • Amadeus
  • Death Becomes Her
  • Scanners
  • Altered States
  • The Sentinel
  • The Hunger
  • Dad
  • The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Filmography

2024
2019
2015
The Oscars · as Self - Makeup Artist (in Memoriam)
2008
2007
Best Evidence (TV Series) · as Self - Special Effects Makeup Artist
2007
Creature People · as Self
2004
The New Inventors (TV Series) · as Self - Guest Judge
1999
1998
1996
E! True Hollywood Story (TV Series) · as Self
1994
Movie Magic (TV Series) · as Self
1989
Monster Make-Up · as Himself
1985
The 57th Annual Academy Awards · as Self - Winner
1961
The Mike Douglas Show (TV Series) · as Self

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