Dick Smith (make-up artist)
Richard Emerson "Dick" Smith (June 26, 1922 - July 30, 2014) was an American special effects make-up artist (nicknamed "The Godfather of Make-Up"). He was known for his work on such movies as Little Big Man, The Godfather, The Exorcist, Taxi Driver, and Scanners.
Dick Smith | |
|---|---|
 Richard Emerson Smith in 2009 | |
| Born | June 26, 1922 |
| Died | July 30, 2014 (aged 92) Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Occupation | makeup artist |
| Years active | 1948–99 |
| Spouse | Jocelyn De Rosa (m. 1944–2014) |
| Children | 2 |
He won a 1985 Academy Award for Makeup for his work on Amadeus and received a 2012 Honorary Academy Award for his career's work.
Smith died from a long illness at the age of 92.[1]
References
- "Movie makeup master Dick Smith dies at 92". USA Today.com. Retrieved July 31, 2014.
Other websites
- Dick Smith on IMDb
- Dick Smith's website
- Dick Smith Legends of Makeup Scholarship at Cinema Makeup School Archived 2011-03-07 at the Wayback Machine
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