Dick Smith
Dick Smith

Dick Smith1922–2014

Known for Costume & Make-Up

Born in Larchmont, New York, USA

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Personal info

Known for
Costume & Make-Up
Born
6/26/1922
Birthplace
Larchmont, New York, USA
Died
7/30/2014 (aged 92)
Gender
Male
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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Dick Smith (make-up artist), licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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