Biography
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.
Filmography
Cast Credits
No Way to Make a Living: A Look Back at 'The Frighteners'
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2022
Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2015
Reggie & Thunderbirds: No Strings Attached
Character:
MOVIE • 2015
RKO Production 601: The Making of “Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World”
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2008
Recreating the Eighth Wonder: The Making of 'King Kong'
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2006
A Filmmaker's Journey: Making 'The Return of the King'
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2004
The Quest Fulfilled: A Director's Vision
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2003
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Character: Corsair of Umbar (uncredited)
MOVIE • 2003
Film Collectibles: Capturing Movie Memories
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2003
The Making of The Fellowship of the Ring
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2002
Beyond the Movie: The Fellowship of the Ring
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2001
Passage to Middle-Earth: The Making of 'The Lord of the Rings'
Character: Self, director of WETA Workshop
MOVIE • 2001
Quest for the Ring
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2001
The Making of 'The Frighteners'
Character: Himself
MOVIE • 1998
Forgotten Silver
Character: First Aviator (uncredited)
MOVIE • 1997
Sex, Drugs and Soft Toys - The Making of Meet the Feebles
Character: Self
MOVIE • 1989
Crew
Crew Credits
TAISU PROJECT
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2024
Dune
Role: Special Effects
MOVIE • 2021
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
Role: Costume Design
MOVIE • 2014
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Role: Costume Design
MOVIE • 2013
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Role: Creature Design
MOVIE • 2012
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Role: Costume Designer
MOVIE • 2012
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Role: Special Effects Key Makeup Artist
MOVIE • 2012
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Role: Armorer
MOVIE • 2012
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Role: Weapons Master
MOVIE • 2012
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Role: Creature Technical Director
MOVIE • 2012
Daybreakers
Role: Makeup Effects
MOVIE • 2010
Avatar
Role: Conceptual Design
MOVIE • 2009
District 9
Role: Effects Supervisor
MOVIE • 2009
Bitch Slap
Role: Other
MOVIE • 2009
RKO Production 601: The Making of “Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World”
Role: Art Direction
MOVIE • 2008
King Kong
Role: Creature Technical Director
MOVIE • 2005
King Kong
Role: Makeup Supervisor
MOVIE • 2005
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Role: Costume Design
MOVIE • 2003
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Role: Makeup Supervisor
MOVIE • 2003
Perfect Strangers
Role: Makeup Effects Designer
MOVIE • 2003