Dick Smith
Personal information
- Known for
- Costume & Make-Up
- Known credits
- 51
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- June 26, 1922
- Died
- July 30, 2014
- Place of birth
- Larchmont, New York, USA
- Also known as
- The Godfather of Make-Up
Biography
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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