Dick Smith (make-up artist)

Dick Smith
Smith in 2009
Born	Richard Emerson Smith (1922-06-26)June 26, 1922 Larchmont, New York, U.S.
Died	July 30, 2014(2014-07-30) (aged 92) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation	Special make-up effects artist
Years active	1945–1999
Spouse	Jocelyn De Rosa (m. January 10, 1944)
Children	2

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")^[1] 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.