Rick Baker
Costume & Make-Up · Special Effects · Makeup Effects · Special Effects Makeup Artist
Born Dec 8, 1950 · Binghamton, New York, USA
Active 1971–present
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.
Filmography
V/H/S/Halloween (2025) — Rich (segment "Home Haunt")Old Time Radio: Dance With Me — CaretakerOld Time Radio: The Specter of Christmas (2025) — The CaretakerThe Empire Strikes Back (1980) — Makeup ArtistStar Wars (1977) — Makeup ArtistThe Exorcist (1973) — Special Effects AssistantMen in Black (1997) — Special Effects Makeup ArtistMaleficent (2014) — Makeup ArtistHow the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) — Puppeteer · Makeup Effects DesignerMen in Black 3 (2012) — Brain Alien · Makeup ArtistMen in Black II (2002) — MIB Passport Control Agent · Makeup ArtistEnchanted (2007) — Special Effects Makeup ArtistThe Ring (2002) — Makeup Effects · Makeup ArtistTRON: Legacy (2010) — Makeup ArtistEd Wood (1994) — Makeup DesignerAn American Werewolf in London (1981) — Makeup Effects · Makeup ArtistComing to America (1988) — Makeup Effects · Makeup ArtistVideodrome (1983) — Makeup Effects DesignerClick (2006) — Special Effects Makeup ArtistMichael Jackson's Thriller (1983) — Zombie Opening the Crypt (uncredited) · Makeup Effects DesignerThe Frighteners (1996) — Makeup ArtistGremlins 2: The New Batch (1990) — Special Effects · Special Effects Supervisor · Creature Design · Co-ProducerPlanet of the Apes (2001) — Old Ape #2 · Makeup Effects DesignerBatman Forever (1995) — Makeup Artist