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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. Baker won the Academy Award for Best Makeup a record seven times from a record eleven nominations, beginning when he won the inaugural award for the 1981 film An American Werewolf in London. As a teen, Baker began creating artificial body parts in his own kitchen. He also appeared briefly in the fan production The Night Turkey, a one-hour, black-and-white video parody of The Night Stalker directed by William Malone. Baker's first professional job was as an assistant to prosthetic makeup effects veteran Dick Smith on the 1973 film The Exorcist. While working on The Exorcist, Baker was hired by director Larry Cohen to design and create a mutant infant for Cohen's 1974 film It's Alive. Baker received the inaugural Academy Award for Best Makeup for his work on An American Werewolf in London. He also created the werewolf creature Michael Jackson transforms into in the music video Thriller. Subsequently, Baker has been nominated for the Best Makeup Oscar ten more times, winning on seven occasions, both records in his field. Baker claims that his work on Harry and the Hendersons is one of his proudest achievements.[8] On October 3, 2009, he received the Jack Pierce – Lifetime Achievement Award title of the Chiller-Eyegore Awards.[9] He was awarded a Doctorate of Humane Letters from the Academy of Art University San Francisco in 2008. He also contributes commentaries to the web series Trailers from Hell for trailers about horror and science fiction films. Baker received the 2485th star of the Hollywood Walk of Fame on November 30, 2012. The star is located in front of the Guinness World Records Museum. Baker announced his retirement on May 28, 2015: "First of all, the CG stuff definitely took away the animatronics part of what I do. It's also starting to take away the makeup part. The time is right, I am 64 years old, and the business is crazy right now. I like to do things right, and they wanted cheap and fast. That is not what I want to do, so I just decided it is basically time to get out. I would consider designing and consulting on something, but I don't think I will have a huge working studio anymore."

Most Popular Rick Baker Trailers

Total trailers found: 126

Men in Black Trailer (1997)

02 July 1997

After a police chase with an otherworldly being, a New York City cop is recruited as an agent in a top-secret organization established to monitor and police alien activity on Earth: the Men in Black.

Star Wars Trailer (1977)

25 May 1977

Princess Leia is captured and held hostage by the evil Imperial forces in their effort to take over the galactic Empire.

TRON: Legacy Trailer (2010)

14 December 2010

Sam Flynn, the tech-savvy and daring son of Kevin Flynn, investigates his father's disappearance and is pulled into The Grid.

Maleficent Trailer (2014)

28 May 2014

A beautiful, pure-hearted young woman, Maleficent has an idyllic life growing up in a peaceable forest kingdom, until one day when an invading army threatens the harmony of the land.

Norbit Trailer (2007)

08 February 2007

A mild-mannered guy who is engaged to a monstrous woman meets the woman of his dreams, and schemes to find a way to be with her.

The Ring Trailer (2002)

18 October 2002

Journalist Rachel Keller investigates a strange videotape that may be behind the untimely deaths of four teenagers.

Gremlins 2: The New Batch Trailer (1990)

15 June 1990

Young sweethearts Billy and Kate move to the Big Apple, land jobs in a high-tech office park and soon reunite with the friendly and lovable Gizmo.

The Empire Strikes Back Trailer (1980)

20 May 1980

The epic saga continues as Luke Skywalker, in hopes of defeating the evil Galactic Empire, learns the ways of the Jedi from aging master Yoda.

Making Apes: The Artists Who Changed Film Trailer (2019)

30 January 2019

Fifty years after its release, the special effects makeup team behind Planet of the Apes reflect on making the iconic film.

Men in Black 3 Trailer (2012)

23 May 2012

Agents J and K are back...in time. J has seen some inexplicable things in his 15 years with the Men in Black, but nothing, not even aliens, perplexes him as much as his wry, reticent partner.

How the Grinch Stole Christmas Trailer (2000)

17 November 2000

The Grinch decides to rob Whoville of Christmas - but a dash of kindness from little Cindy Lou Who and her family may be enough to melt his heart.

Men in Black II Trailer (2002)

03 July 2002

Kay and Jay reunite to provide our best, last and only line of defense against a sinister seductress who levels the toughest challenge yet to the MIB's untarnished mission statement – protecting Earth from the scum of the universe.

Click Trailer (2006)

23 June 2006

A married workaholic, Michael Newman doesn't have time for his wife and children, not if he's to impress his ungrateful boss and earn a well-deserved promotion.

The Exorcist Trailer (1973)

26 December 1973

When a mysterious entity possesses a young girl, her mother seeks the help of two Catholic priests to save her life.

Coming to America Trailer (1988)

29 June 1988

An African prince decides it’s time for him to find a princess... and his mission leads him and his most loyal friend to Queens, New York.

Michael Jackson's Thriller Trailer (1983)

21 November 1983

A night at the movies turns terrifying when Michael and his date are attacked by zombies. Released at the height of Thriller’s success, the short film redefined the music video, broke racial barriers, and became the first inducted into the U.

The Nutty Professor Trailer (1996)

28 June 1996

When beautiful Carla Purty joins the university faculty, genetic professor Dr. Sherman Klump grows desperate to whittle his 400-pound frame down to size and win her heart.

Cop Killers Trailer (1977)

05 January 1977

Two hippies on their way to a cocaine deal get stopped by the police at a roadblock, resulting in a shootout where they kill the cops.

Pure in Heart: The Life and Legacy of Lon Chaney, Jr. Trailer (2010)

02 February 2010

A short documentary about the classic Universal Monster actor, Lon Chaney, Jr.

Dark Avenger Trailer (1990)

11 October 1990

An acid-scarred judge turns masked avenger, backed by an electronics expert and her crime lab.

Planet of the Apes Trailer (2001)

26 July 2001

After a spectacular crash-landing on an uncharted planet, brash astronaut Leo Davidson finds himself trapped in a savage world where talking apes dominate the human race.

Baby's Day Out Trailer (1994)

01 July 1994

Baby Bink couldn't ask for more: he has adoring (if somewhat sickly-sweet) parents, lives in a huge mansion, and he's just about to appear in the social pages of the paper.

Working with a Master: John Landis Trailer (2006)

27 June 2006

Short documentary about John Landis and his horror works.

Life Trailer (1999)

16 April 1999

Two men in 1930s Mississippi become friends after being sentenced to life in prison together for a crime they did not commit.

The Beast Inside: Creating 'Wolf' Trailer (2017)

20 November 2017

Featuring brand new interviews with producer Douglas Wick, screenwriter Wesley Strick, and special effects artist Rick Baker, THE BEAST INSIDE: CREATING »WOLF« examines the making of Mike Nichols’ WOLF (1994) in all its stages from original idea to final appearance.

Enchanted Trailer (2007)

20 November 2007

The beautiful princess Giselle is banished by an evil queen from her magical, musical animated land and finds herself in the gritty reality of the streets of modern-day Manhattan.

Wild Wild West Trailer (1999)

30 June 1999

Legless Southern inventor Dr. Arliss Loveless plans to rekindle the Civil War by assassinating President Ulysses S.

An American Werewolf in London Trailer (1981)

21 August 1981

American tourists David and Jack are savagely attacked by an unidentified animal while hiking on the Yorkshire Moors.

Psycho Trailer (1998)

04 December 1998

A young female embezzler arrives at the Bates Motel, which has terrible secrets of its own.

Batman Forever Trailer (1995)

16 June 1995

Batman faces off against two foes: the schizophrenic, horribly scarred former District Attorney Harvey Dent, aka Two-Face, and the Riddler, a disgruntled ex-Wayne Enterprises inventor seeking revenge against his former employer by unleashing his brain-sucking weapon on Gotham City's residents.

Silver Bullet Trailer (1985)

10 October 1985

The small city of Tarker's Mills is startled by a series of sadistic murders. The population fears the work of a maniac, but sightings of a mysterious, hairy creature soon spread.

Schlock Trailer (1973)

01 March 1973

A quiet suburb in Southern California is terrorized by a mysterious murderous monster living in a cave.

The Wolfman Trailer (2010)

10 February 2010

Lawrence Talbot, an American man on a visit to Victorian London to make amends with his estranged father, gets bitten by a werewolf and, after a moonlight transformation, leaves him with a savage hunger for flesh.

The Frighteners Trailer (1996)

19 July 1996

Once an architect, Frank Bannister now passes himself off as an exorcist of evil spirits. To bolster his facade, he claims his "special" gift is the result of a car accident that killed his wife.

Beware the Moon: Remembering 'An American Werewolf in London' Trailer (2009)

14 September 2009

Host Paul Davis takes a trip through some of the iconic backdrops of John Landis' 1981 werewolf classic An American Werewolf In London.

Escape from L.A. Trailer (1996)

09 August 1996

Into the 9.6-quaked Los Angeles of 2013 comes Snake Plissken. His job: wade through L.A.'s ruined landmarks to retrieve a doomsday device.

The Howling Trailer (1981)

21 January 1981

After a bizarre and near fatal encounter with a serial killer, a newswoman is sent to a rehabilitation center whose inhabitants may not be what they seem.

Ratboy Trailer (1986)

17 October 1986

A failed window dresser exploits a being with rat-like features in an effort to make money.

King Kong Trailer (1976)

08 September 1976

An oil company expedition disturbs the peace of a giant ape and brings him back to New York to exploit him.

V/H/S/Halloween Trailer (2025)

19 September 2025

A collection of Halloween-themed videotapes unleashes a series of twisted, blood-soaked tales, turning trick-or-treat into a struggle for survival.

The Scanners Way: Creating the Special Effects in 'Scanners' Trailer (2014)

15 July 2014

This Documentary goes over how the special effects in the 1981 film "Scanners" were done.

Videodrome Trailer (1983)

04 February 1983

As the president of a trashy TV channel, Max Renn is desperate for new programming to attract viewers.

The Rocketeer Trailer (1991)

21 June 1991

A stunt pilot comes across a prototype jetpack that gives him the ability to fly. However, evil forces of the world also want this jetpack at any cost.

Wolf Trailer (1994)

17 June 1994

An aging publisher becomes a demon wolf and, with this newfound youthful vigor, fights to keep his job.

Cursed Trailer (2005)

25 February 2005

A werewolf loose in Los Angeles changes the lives of three young adults who, after being mauled by the beast, learn that the only way to break the curse put upon them is to kill the one who started it all.

Nutty Professor II: The Klumps Trailer (2000)

27 July 2000

The hilarity begins when professor Sherman Klump finds romance with fellow DNA specialist, Denise Gaines, and discovers a brilliant formula that reverses aging.

Ed Wood Trailer (1994)

28 September 1994

The mostly true story of the legendary "worst director of all time", who, with the help of his strange friends, filmed countless B-movies without ever becoming famous or successful.

The Art of Imagination: A Tribute to Oz Trailer (2005)

25 October 2005

"The Art of Imagination: A Tribute to Oz" - a featurette narrated by Sydney Pollack.

The Making of Captain EO Trailer (1986)

12 September 1986

Documentary of the making of Michael Jackson's Captain EO film for the Disney theme parks.

Mighty Joe Young Trailer (1998)

25 December 1998

As a child living in Africa, Jill Young saw her mother killed while protecting wild gorillas from poachers led by Andrei Strasser.

The Amazing Panda Adventure Trailer (1995)

25 August 1995

Far from home in the lush bamboo forests of China, ten-year-old Ryan Tyler, with the help of a young girl, goes on a wonderful journey to rescue a baby panda taken by poachers.

Masters of Illusion: The Wizards of Special Effects Trailer (1994)

22 May 1994

Documentary focused on the creation of movie and television special effects, hosted by Roy Scheider and Jonathan Brandis, featuring behind the scenes look at how the visual effects were created for popular films of the era.

It's Alive: The True Story of Frankenstein Trailer (1994)

25 October 1994

Mary Shelley created a monster in 1818, and writers, actors and filmmakers haven't been able to get enough of it ever since.

Altered States Trailer (1980)

25 December 1980

A research scientist explores the boundaries and frontiers of human consciousness. Using sensory deprivation and hallucinogenic mixtures from Native American shamans, he explores these altered states of cognizance and finds that memory, time, and reality itself are states of mind.

The AGFA Mystery Mixtape Vault Trailer (2020)

08 April 2020

THE AGFA MYSTERY MIXTAPE VAULT is a 2-disc, 500-minute odyssey that collects eight feature-length VHS mixtapes from the crackpots at AGFA—including two that have only ever been available theatrically.

The Making of Men in Black Trailer (1997)

04 November 1997

Behind the scenes of Men in Black (1997)

Harry and the Hendersons Trailer (1987)

05 June 1987

Returning from a hunting trip in the forest, the Henderson family's car hits an animal in the road. At first they fear it was a man, but when they examine the "body" they find it's a "bigfoot".

Into the Night Trailer (1985)

22 February 1985

Ed Okin used to have a boring life. He used to have trouble getting to sleep. Then one night, he met Diana.

The Fury Trailer (1978)

10 March 1978

When a devious plot separates CIA agent Peter Sandza from his son, Robin, the distraught father manages to see through the ruse.

Old Time Radio: The Specter of Christmas Trailer (2025)

28 July 2025

Join the gang as they settle in for a holiday adventure loosely based on the seasonal classic, “T’was the Night Before Christmas”.