Rick Baker (makeup artist)

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Rick Baker (makeup artist)

Born December 8, 1950
Binghamton, New York

Richard A. "Rick" Baker (born December 8, 1950) is a Hollywood special makeup effects artist known for his realistic creature effects. He is the winner of 6 Academy Awards for Best Makeup.

Baker was born in Binghamton, New York, the son of Doris (née Hamlin) and Ralph B. Baker, a professional artist.[1] As a teen, Baker began creating artificial body parts in his own kitchen. Baker's first professional job was as an assistant to Dick Smith on the film The Exorcist.[2] The first Academy Award for Best Make-Up was awarded to Baker for his work on An American Werewolf in London and he has also been nominated 10 more times since (winning a total of 6 as stated above).[3] Baker claims that his work on Harry and the Hendersons is one of his proudest achievements.[4]

Baker had a cameo as the pilot and gunner (with Peter Jackson) who shot down Kong in the 2005 remake of King Kong.

2008, Rick Baker was awarded a Doctorate of Humane Letters from the Academy of Art University San Francisco

In 2009, Rick Baker's most anticipated creation of turning Benicio del Toro into a werewolf will be released to movie audiences.

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[edit] References

  1. ^ Rick Baker Biography (1950-)
  2. ^ S W A D - Baker, Rick
  3. ^ Rick Baker@Everything2.com
  4. ^ Rick Baker Interview - Rick Baker on CGI, Changes in the Industry

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