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Costume & Make-Up
Dick Smith
Dick Smith is best known for The Mike Douglas Show, DuPont Show of the Month and The New Inventors. Dick Smith was born on June 26, 1922. Dick Smith died on July 30, 2014 at the age of 92.
- Born
- June 26, 1922
- Place of birth
- Larchmont, New York, USA
- Died
- July 30, 2014 (92 years old)
Biography
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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Description above from the Wikipedia article Dick Smith (make-up artist), licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known for
Filmography
- —The New InventorsSelf - Guest Judge
- 1961The Mike Douglas ShowSelf
- 1957DuPont Show of the MonthKey Makeup Artist
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Dick Smith been in?
Dick Smith is best known for The Mike Douglas Show, DuPont Show of the Month and The New Inventors.
When was Dick Smith born?
Dick Smith was born on June 26, 1922. (Larchmont, New York, USA)
How old is Dick Smith?
Dick Smith died on July 30, 2014 at the age of 92.
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