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Richard Alan Baker (born December 8, 1950), known professionally as Rick Baker, is an American retired special make-up effects creator and actor. He is mostly known for his creature designs and effects.
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- Richard Alan Baker, December 8, 1950 (age 72), Binghamton, New York, U.S.
- 1967–2014; 2017–2018
Rick Baker is a renowned American makeup artist and special effects creator, known for his work on Planet of the Apes, Men in Black, The Wolfman and more. He has won seven Oscars and received many other awards and nominations for his innovative and realistic creations.
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When Rick Baker got his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2012, filmmaker Guillermo del Toro called Rick Baker the greatest monster kid ever to be born.
Rick Baker is a renowned makeup artist and actor who won seven Oscars for his realistic creature effects. He is known for his collaborations with John Landis, Eddie Murphy and Michael Jackson, among others.
- December 8, 1950
Rick Baker is a seven-time Oscar winner for his innovative makeup effects in various genres of movies. Learn about his life, career, and achievements, from his apprenticeship under Dick Smith to his collaborations with John Landis and other filmmakers. See his stunning work on An American Werewolf in London, Gremlins, Ed Wood, The Nutty Professor, Men in Black, and more.
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Sep 6, 2023 · If you’ve ever been enthralled by the lifelike creatures in ‘Men in Black’ or the transformative performances in ‘The Nutty Professor,’ you’ve witnessed the genius of Rick Baker’s Hollywood career firsthand.
Oct 30, 2019 · Monster-maker Rick Baker has won seven Academy Awards for his work in films like An American Werewolf in London and Men in Black. Metamorphosis is a new two-volume book that chronicles his work.
