Rick Baker

Rick Baker was born in born December 8, 1950, he is known as an American special makeup artist known for his realistic creature effects. With movies like The Exorcist (1973) (special effects assistant), An American Werewolf in London (1981) (special makeup effects), Harry and the Hendersons (1987) (makeup artist, creature designer: Harry), How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) (special makeup effects), and with latest The Wolfman (2010) (special makeup effects).

Mr. Baker has won Academy Award for makeup Effects for An American Werewolf in London, 1981 (First year of the award), Harry and the Hendersons, 1988, Ed Wood, 1995, The Nutty Professor, 1997, Men in Black, 1998, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, 2001

Here is a 4 part interview with Mr. Baker I feel is important for the new development in the world of Makeup Effects and the world of Graphic and Digital Arts.










Mr. Baker is a man for many skills, and he will continual to work forward in the world of art