Rick Baker
Makeup artist for film and television
Born
December 8th, 1950
74 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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Acclaimed makeup artist specialized in creature effects, with a career spanning several decades. Pioneered techniques in prosthetic makeup and animatronics. Received an Academy Award for Best Makeup for 'An American Werewolf in London'. Worked on numerous notable films, including 'Harry and the Hendersons' and 'Men in Black'. Established a reputation for transforming actors into various characters through innovative makeup designs.
Won 7 Academy Awards for Best Makeup
Designed makeup for 'An American Werewolf in London'
Created effects for 'Harry and the Hendersons'
Worked on 'Men in Black' series
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