
Richard Taylor
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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances

Recreating the Eighth Wonder: The Making of 'King Kong'
as Self
2006

The Making of 'The Frighteners'
as Self
1998

Beyond the Movie: The Fellowship of the Ring
as Self
2001

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
as Corsair of Umbar (uncredited)
2003

The Making of 'The Fellowship of the Ring'
as Self
2002

The Quest Fulfilled: A Director's Vision
as Self
2003

No Way to Make a Living: A Look Back at 'The Frighteners'
as Self
2022

Sex, Drugs and Soft Toys - The Making of Meet the Feebles
as Self
1989

Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex
as Self
2015

A Filmmaker's Journey: Making 'The Return of the King'
as Self
2004

Forgotten Silver
as First Aviator (uncredited)
1997

Quest for the Ring
as Self
2001

Passage to Middle-Earth: The Making of 'The Lord of the Rings'
as Self, director of WETA Workshop
2001

Reggie & Thunderbirds: No Strings Attached
2015

RKO Production 601: The Making of “Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World”
as Self
2008

The Making of 'The Return of the King'
as Self
2004