Richard Taylor

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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.

🎬 Directed Titles (1)

Directorial Filmography
TAISU PROJECT

TAISU PROJECT

2024

🎭 Acting Roles (23)

Ranked by Prestige & Popularity
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

2003 ⭐ 4.3
as Corsair of Umbar (uncredited)
Forgotten Silver

Forgotten Silver

1997 ⭐ 3.6
as First Aviator (uncredited)
Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex

Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex

2015 ⭐ 3.6
as Self
Beyond the Movie: The Fellowship of the Ring

Beyond the Movie: The Fellowship of the Ring

2001 ⭐ 3.3
as Self
Passage to Middle-Earth: The Making of 'The Lord of the Rings'

Passage to Middle-Earth: The Making of 'The Lord of the Rings'

2001 ⭐ 4.0
as Self, director of WETA Workshop
The Making of 'The Fellowship of the Ring'

The Making of 'The Fellowship of the Ring'

2006 ⭐ 4.4
as Self
The Making of 'The Return of the King'

The Making of 'The Return of the King'

2006 ⭐ 4.4
as Self
The Making of 'The Frighteners'

The Making of 'The Frighteners'

1998 ⭐ 4.3
as Self
Quest for the Ring

Quest for the Ring

2001 ⭐ 2.9
as Self
The Quest Fulfilled: A Director's Vision

The Quest Fulfilled: A Director's Vision

2003 ⭐ 3.2
as Self
Recreating the Eighth Wonder: The Making of 'King Kong'

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

2006 ⭐ 2.9
as Self
No Way to Make a Living: A Look Back at 'The Frighteners'

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

2022 ⭐ 3.9
as Self
A Filmmaker's Journey: Making 'The Return of the King'

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

2004 ⭐ 3.3
as Self
Reggie & Thunderbirds: No Strings Attached

Reggie & Thunderbirds: No Strings Attached

2015 ⭐ 2.8
Sex, Drugs and Soft Toys - The Making of Meet the Feebles

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

1989 ⭐ 3.0
as Self
RKO Production 601: The Making of “Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World”

RKO Production 601: The Making of “Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World”

2008 ⭐ 4.0
as Self
The Fellowship of the Ring: From Book to Script

The Fellowship of the Ring: From Book to Script

2002
as Self
The Fellowship of the Ring: Designing and Building Middle-earth

The Fellowship of the Ring: Designing and Building Middle-earth

2002
as Self
The Fellowship of the Ring: Cameras in Middle-earth

The Fellowship of the Ring: Cameras in Middle-earth

2002
as Self
The Fellowship of the Ring: Scale

The Fellowship of the Ring: Scale

2002
as Self
The Fellowship of the Ring: Big-atures

The Fellowship of the Ring: Big-atures

2002
as Self
The Fellowship of the Ring: The Road Goes Ever On..

The Fellowship of the Ring: The Road Goes Ever On..

2002
as Self
The Two Towers: Weta workshop

The Two Towers: Weta workshop

2003
as Self