Episode #1377
Rick Baker
Books mentioned
The Strain
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How the Grinch Stole Christmas
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Rick Baker is a retired actor and makeup effects artist known for creating memorable creatures in films such as American Werewolf, Thriller, and The Wolfman. He discusses his childhood influences, career and collaborations with filmmakers, the shift from practical to digital effects, creative interference in modern productions, and his two-volume memoir.
What they talked about
- Early inspiration from monster movies and Star Wars
- Overcoming shyness through makeup
- First makeup jobs and union rejection
- Designing the werewolf for An American Werewolf in London
- Working on Michael Jackson's Thriller music video
- Challenges on The Wolfman (2010) film
- Creating the Grinch makeup for Jim Carrey
- Retirement from film industry
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