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Richard Taylor

Feb 08, 1965 (60 years old) in Cheadle, Cheshire, England, UK

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.

Known For

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The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Corsair of Umbar (uncredited)
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Reggie & Thunderbirds: No Strings Attached
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Forgotten Silver
First Aviator (uncredited)
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Beyond the Movie: The Fellowship of the Ring
Self
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Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex
Self
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The Making of 'The Fellowship of the Ring'
Self
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Passage to Middle-Earth: The Making of 'The Lord of the Rings'
Self, director of WETA Workshop
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The Quest Fulfilled: A Director's Vision
Self
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A Filmmaker's Journey: Making 'The Return of the King'
Self
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RKO Production 601: The Making of “Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World”
Self

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