
Richard Taylor
Born
1965-02-08
Place of birth
Cheadle, Cheshire, England, UK
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
Corsair of Umbar (uncredited)

Forgotten Silver
First Aviator (uncredited)

Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex
Self

Beyond the Movie: The Fellowship of the Ring
Self

Passage to Middle-Earth: The Making of 'The Lord of the Rings'
Self, director of WETA Workshop

The Making of 'The Fellowship of the Ring'
Self

The Making of 'The Return of the King'
Self

The Making of 'The Frighteners'
Self

Quest for the Ring
Self

The Quest Fulfilled: A Director's Vision
Self

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

No Way to Make a Living: A Look Back at 'The Frighteners'
Self

Reggie & Thunderbirds: No Strings Attached
Movie

A Filmmaker's Journey: Making 'The Return of the King'
Self

Sex, Drugs and Soft Toys - The Making of Meet the Feebles
Self