Dick Smith | |
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Born | Richard Emerson Smith June 26, 1922 Larchmont, New York, U.S. |
Died | July 30, 2014 Los Angeles, California, U.S. | (aged 92)
Occupation | Special make-up effects artist |
Years active | 1945–1999 |
Spouse | Jocelyn De Rosa (m. January 10, 1944) |
Children | 2 |
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")[1] 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.