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.
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Also Known As | The Godfather of Make-Up |
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Birthday | 1922-06-26 |
Deathday | 2014-07-30 |
Gender | Male |
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Place of Birth | Larchmont, New York, USA |
Popularity | 0.6605 |