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: The Specter of Christmas (2025) - The CaretakerOld Time Radio: Dance With Me - 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 ArtistClick (2006) - Special Effects Makeup ArtistVideodrome (1983) - Makeup Effects DesignerMichael 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