Personal Info
- Known ForCostume & Make-Up
- GenderMale
- Birthday1950-12-08 (74 years)
- Place of BirthBinghamton, New York, USA
- Also Known AsRichard A. BakerRichard Baker
Rick Baker
Biography
Richard A. Baker (born December 8, 1950) is a retired American special make-up effects creator and actor, mostly known for his creature effects and designs. Baker won the Academy Award for Best Makeup a record seven times from a record eleven nominations, beginning when he won the inaugural award for the 1981 film An American Werewolf in London. As a teen, Baker began creating artificial body...Read More
Acting Career
- 2018
Keep the Gaslight Burning
As: Mr Maxwell
- 2017
The Beast Inside: Creating 'Wolf'
As: Rick Baker
- 2012
Men in Black 3
As: Brain Alien
- 2011
Face Off
As: Guest Judge
- 2010
The Wolfman
As: Gypsy Man / First Killed
- 2002
Men in Black II
As: MIB Passport Control Agent
- 2001
Planet of the Apes
As: Old Ape #2
- 2000
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
As: Puppeteer
1985Into the Night
As: Drug Dealer
1983Michael Jackson's Thriller
As: Zombie Opening the Crypt (uncredited)
1982The Making of David Cronenberg's Videodrome
As: Interviewee
1981The Incredible Shrinking Woman
As: Sidney
1977The Kentucky Fried Movie
As: Dino (segment "A.M. Today") (as Richard A. Baker)
1976King Kong
As: King Kong
1972The Thing with Two Heads
As: Gorilla