Dick Smith (make-up artist)

Dick Smith
Dick Smith
	Richard Emerson Smith in 2009
Born	June 26, 1922; Larchmont, New York, USA
Died	July 30, 2014 (aged 92); Los Angeles, California, USA
Occupation	makeup artist
Years active	1948–99
Spouse	Jocelyn De Rosa (m. 1944⁠–⁠2014)
Children	2

Richard Emerson "Dick" Smith (June 26, 1922 - July 30, 2014) was an American special effects make-up artist (nicknamed "The Godfather of Make-Up"). He was known for his work on such movies as Little Big Man, The Godfather, The Exorcist, Taxi Driver, and Scanners.

He won a 1985 Academy Award for Makeup for his work on Amadeus and received a 2012 Honorary Academy Award for his career's work.

Smith died from a long illness at the age of 92.^[1]

Dick Smith
Richard Emerson Smith in 2009
Born	(1922-06-26)June 26, 1922 Larchmont, New York, USA
Died	July 30, 2014(2014-07-30) (aged 92) Los Angeles, California, USA
Occupation	makeup artist
Years active	1948–99
Spouse	Jocelyn De Rosa (m. 1944⁠–⁠2014)
Children	2