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Dick Smith

Bio: 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

Born: Mon, Jun 26 1922

Birthplace: Larchmont, New York, USA

Death: Wed, Jul 30 2014

Dick Smith is 92 years old

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Forever Young

Dick Smith was 70 in Forever Young as 'Makeup Effects, Makeup Artist'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 16 1992

Death Becomes Her

Dick Smith was 70 in Death Becomes Her as 'Makeup Designer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 30 1992

Dad

Dick Smith was 67 in Dad as 'Makeup Artist'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 27 1989

Sweet Home

Dick Smith was 66 in Sweet Home as 'Makeup Effects Designer, Makeup Effects, Makeup Artist'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 21 1989

Amadeus

Dick Smith was 62 in Amadeus as 'Makeup Artist'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 19 1984

Spasms

Dick Smith was 61 in Spasms as 'Makeup Effects, Makeup Artist'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 28 1983

The Hunger

Dick Smith was 60 in The Hunger as 'Special Effects Makeup Artist'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 29 1983

Ghost Story

Dick Smith was 59 in Ghost Story as 'Makeup Artist'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 18 1981

The Fan

Dick Smith was 58 in The Fan as 'Special Effects Makeup Artist'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 15 1981

The Godfather 1901–1959: The Complete Epic

Dick Smith was 58 in The Godfather 1901–1959: The Complete Epic as 'Makeup Artist'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 24 1981

Nighthawks

Dick Smith was 58 in Nighthawks as 'Makeup Artist'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 17 1981

Scanners

Dick Smith was 58 in Scanners as 'Special Effects Makeup Artist'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 14 1981

Altered States

Dick Smith was 58 in Altered States as 'Special Effects Makeup Artist'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 25 1980

The Deer Hunter

Dick Smith was 56 in The Deer Hunter as 'Makeup Artist'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 08 1978

Exorcist II: The Heretic

Dick Smith was 54 in Exorcist II: The Heretic as 'Special Effects Makeup Artist'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 17 1977

The Sentinel

Dick Smith was 54 in The Sentinel as 'Makeup Artist'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 07 1977

Marathon Man

Dick Smith was 54 in Marathon Man as 'Makeup Artist'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 08 1976

Taxi Driver

Dick Smith was 53 in Taxi Driver as 'Special Effects Makeup Artist, Makeup Effects'.

Movie Released: Mon, Feb 09 1976

The Sunshine Boys

Dick Smith was 53 in The Sunshine Boys as 'Makeup Artist'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 06 1975

The Stepford Wives

Dick Smith was 52 in The Stepford Wives as 'Makeup Artist'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 12 1975

The Godfather Part II

Dick Smith was 52 in The Godfather Part II as 'Makeup Artist'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 20 1974

The Exorcist

Dick Smith was 51 in The Exorcist as 'Makeup Artist'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 26 1973

The Godfather

Dick Smith was 49 in The Godfather as 'Makeup Artist'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 14 1972

Who Is Harry Kellerman and Why Is He Saying Those Terrible Things About Me?

Dick Smith was 48 in Who Is Harry Kellerman and Why Is He Saying Those Terrible Things About Me? as 'Makeup Artist'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 15 1971

Little Big Man

Dick Smith was 48 in Little Big Man as 'Makeup Artist'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 23 1970

House of Dark Shadows

Dick Smith was 48 in House of Dark Shadows as 'Makeup Artist'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 09 1970

Midnight Cowboy

Dick Smith was 46 in Midnight Cowboy as 'Makeup Artist'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 25 1969

The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Dick Smith was 45 in The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde as 'Makeup Artist'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 07 1968

Harvey Middleman, Fireman

Dick Smith was 43 in Harvey Middleman, Fireman as 'Makeup Artist'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jul 12 1965

The Cardinal

Dick Smith was 41 in The Cardinal as 'Makeup Artist'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 12 1963

The Power and the Glory

Dick Smith was 40 in The Power and the Glory as 'Makeup Artist'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 31 1963

Requiem for a Heavyweight

Dick Smith was 40 in Requiem for a Heavyweight as 'Makeup Artist'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 16 1962

Miracle On 34th Street

Dick Smith was 37 in Miracle On 34th Street as 'Makeup Artist'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 27 1959

The Moon and Sixpence

Dick Smith was 37 in The Moon and Sixpence as 'Makeup Artist'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 30 1959

Medea

Dick Smith was 37 in Medea as 'Makeup Artist'.

Movie Released: Mon, Oct 12 1959

The Alligator People

Dick Smith was 37 in The Alligator People as 'Makeup Artist'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 16 1959

The Flame Barrier

Dick Smith was 35 in The Flame Barrier as 'Makeup Artist'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 02 1958

Twelfth Night

Dick Smith was 35 in Twelfth Night as 'Makeup Artist'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 15 1957

Mayerling

Dick Smith was 34 in Mayerling as 'Makeup Artist'.

Movie Released: Mon, Feb 04 1957

Alice in Wonderland

Dick Smith was 33 in Alice in Wonderland as 'Makeup Artist'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 22 1955

Call Northside 777

Dick Smith was 25 in Call Northside 777 as 'Makeup Artist'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 13 1948

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DuPont Show of the Month

Dick Smith was 35+ in DuPont Show of the Month as 'Key Makeup Artist'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1957