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Dick Smith

Jun 26, 1922 - Jul 30, 2014 (92 years old) in Larchmont, New York, USA

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

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The Fear of God: 25 Years of The Exorcist
Self - Make-Up Artist
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Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist
Self (archive footage)
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Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX
Self
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Making 'Taxi Driver'
Self
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Witch's Dungeon: 40 Years of Chills
Self
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Great SFX Adventure: Take Me to 'Sweet Home'
Self
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Monster Make-Up
Himself

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