Richard Taylor

Biography

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

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

as Corsair of Umbar (uncredited)

Forgotten Silver

as First Aviator (uncredited)

Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex

as Self

Beyond the Movie: The Fellowship of the Ring

as Self

The Making of The Fellowship of the Ring

as Self

Quest for the Ring

as Self

A Passage to Middle-Earth: Making of 'Lord of the Rings'

as Self, director of WETA Workshop

The Making of 'The Frighteners'

as Himself

The Quest Fulfilled: A Director's Vision

as Self

Recreating the Eighth Wonder: The Making of 'King Kong'

as Self