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
Cast Credits
The Women of Pitcairn Island
Character: Susannah
MOVIE • 1956
Limelight
Character: Extra in Dress Circle (uncredited)
MOVIE • 1952
The World in His Arms
Character: Lena
MOVIE • 1952
We're Not Married!
Character: Governor's Secretary (uncredited)
MOVIE • 1952
Scarlet Angel
Character: Dolly (uncredited)
MOVIE • 1952
Mara Maru
Character: Minor Role (uncredited)
MOVIE • 1952
Westward the Women
Character: Flashy Woman (uncredited)
MOVIE • 1951
Varieties on Parade
Character: Ticket Girl (uncredited)
MOVIE • 1951
Thunder in the Pines
Character: The Lady in Black (uncredited)
MOVIE • 1948
A Song Is Born
Character: Woman at Dorsey Club (uncredited)
MOVIE • 1948
Texas, Brooklyn & Heaven
Character: Water Nymph (uncredited)
MOVIE • 1948
Crew
