Dick Smith

Costume & Make-Up

Dick Smith

Born 1922-06-26 · Larchmont, New York, USA

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.

Acting credits

Great SFX Adventure: Take Me to 'Sweet Home' poster
4.2

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Great SFX Adventure: Take Me to 'Sweet Home'

1989

Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX poster
6.6

This documentary delves into the art of make-up effects with industry legends Dick Smith, Rob Bottin, Tom Savini, John Landis, Frank Darabont, Joe Dante and many others with a strong focus on Greg Nicotero and Howard Berger of KNB Make-Up EFX. Written by Kevin VanHook

Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX

2008

Making 'Taxi Driver' poster
7.0

A behind the scenes snapshot of the making of one of the greatest films ever made. Filled with trivia, interviews from cast and crew, and more.

Making 'Taxi Driver'

1999

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8.2

A look behind the scenes at Cortlandt Hull's "The Witch's Dungeon," a movie-themed Halloween attraction in Bristol, Connecticut -- now the longest-running show of its type in the United States.

Witch's Dungeon: 40 Years of Chills

2006

The Fear of God: 25 Years of The Exorcist poster
7.4

A behind-the-scenes retrospective made for the twenty-fifth anniversary of the classic horror film, The Exorcist. Includes interviews with Linda Blair and the other stars of the film, along with commentary from the director and writer on some of the deeper meanings behind the elements they used to terrify their audiences, and previously unreleased footage including make-up tests and deleted scenes.

The Fear of God: 25 Years of The Exorcist

1998

Monster Make-Up poster
9.0

Let Dick Smith, the creator of the magical special effects for ALTERED STATES, THE EXORCIST, THE HUNGER and AMADEUS, show you how it's done. You'll never have to worry about searching for a Halloween costume again! Using easily available materials, you can transform yourself into any kind of creature that you wish to become.

Monster Make-Up

1989

Dick Smith Make Up Artist poster
NR

A short documentary about veteran make-up artist Dick Smith ("Little Big Man", "The Godfather"), directed by his own son. Known for his old age make-up effects, Smith talks about his film experience, presenting some of the models and techniques used in his creations.

Dick Smith Make Up Artist

1976