Milicent Patrick

Biography

Milicent Patrick was an American actress, makeup artist, special effects designer and animator. In 1939 Patrick began working for Walt Disney Studios and during her time there became one of the studio's first female animators. Patrick continued her career at Universal Studios and is cited as being the first woman to work in a special effects and makeup department. She is best known for being the creator of the head costume for the iconic Gill-man from the movie Creature from the Black Lagoon, but was, until recently, not credited for this creation.

Known For

Limelight

as Extra in Dress Circle (uncredited)

Westward the Women

as Flashy Woman (uncredited)

A Song Is Born

as Woman at Dorsey Club (uncredited)

We're Not Married!

as Governor's Secretary (uncredited)

Mara Maru

as Minor Role (uncredited)

Scarlet Angel

as Dolly (uncredited)

The Women of Pitcairn Island

as Susannah

Texas, Brooklyn & Heaven

as Water Nymph (uncredited)

Thunder in the Pines

as The Lady in Black (uncredited)

Varieties on Parade

as Ticket Girl (uncredited)