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Richard Taylor

Richard Taylor

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

No Way to Make a Living: A Look Back at 'The Frighteners'
No Way to Make a Living: A Look Back at 'The Frighteners'
2022 • Self
Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex
Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex
2015 • Self
Reggie & Thunderbirds: No Strings Attached
Reggie & Thunderbirds: No Strings Attached
2015
RKO Production 601: The Making of “Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World”
RKO Production 601: The Making of “Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World”
2008 • Self
Recreating the Eighth Wonder: The Making of 'King Kong'
Recreating the Eighth Wonder: The Making of 'King Kong'
2006 • Self
A Filmmaker's Journey: Making 'The Return of the King'
A Filmmaker's Journey: Making 'The Return of the King'
2004 • Self
The Making of 'The Return of the King'
The Making of 'The Return of the King'
2004 • Self
The Quest Fulfilled: A Director's Vision
The Quest Fulfilled: A Director's Vision
2003 • Self

Full filmography

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2003 • Corsair of Umbar (uncredited)
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Forgotten Silver
Forgotten Silver
1997 • First Aviator (uncredited)
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Richard Taylor – Biography, Known For & Filmography