<P> Richard A. `` Rick '' Baker ( born December 8 , 1950 ) is an American special make - up effects creator , make - up artist , and special effects supervisor , mostly known for his creature effects ; he was also a creature designer . Baker won the Academy Award for Best Makeup and Hairstyling a record seven times from a record eleven nominations , starting in 1981 when he won the inaugural award for An American Werewolf in London . </P>
<P> Richard A. `` Rick '' Baker ( born December 8 , 1950 ) is an American special make - up effects creator , make - up artist , and special effects supervisor , mostly known for his creature effects ; he was also a creature designer . Baker won the Academy Award for Best Makeup and Hairstyling a record seven times from a record eleven nominations , starting in 1981 when he won the inaugural award for An American Werewolf in London . </P>
who did the makeup for american werewolf in london
who did the makeup for american werewolf in london
Richard A. `` Rick '' Baker
Richard A. `` Rick '' Baker