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Dick Smith was an American make-up artist and special effects creator who was best known for his work on the films The Exorcist, Amadeus, and Little Big Man. He was born on June 26, 1922 in Larchmont, New York. Smith began his career in the 1940s, working as a make-up artist for Universal Studios. He went on to work on a number of films, including The Godfather, The Exorcist, and Amadeus. He was nominated for an Academy Award for his work on Little Big Man. In addition to his work in film, Smith also worked on television shows such as The Twilight Zone and The Outer Limits. He was also a consultant for the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation. Smith was inducted into the Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Hall of Fame in 2002. He died on July 30, 2014 at the age of 92. At the time of his death, Smith had an estimated net worth of $2 million.

Popular As Richard Emerson Smith
Occupation make_up_department,miscellaneous,special_effects
Age 92 years old
Zodiac Sign Cancer
Born 26 June 1922
Birthday 26 June
Birthplace Larchmont, New York, USA
Date of death 30 July, 2014
Died Place Los Angeles, California, USA
Nationality United States

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Dick Smith Height, Weight & Measurements

At 92 years old, Dick Smith height is 5' 9" (1.75 m) .

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Height 5' 9" (1.75 m)
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Who Is Dick Smith's Wife?

His wife is Jocelyn DeRosa (10 January 1949 - 2003) ( her death) ( 2 children)

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Wife Jocelyn DeRosa (10 January 1949 - 2003) ( her death) ( 2 children)
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Dick Smith Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Dick Smith worth at the age of 92 years old? Dick Smith’s income source is mostly from being a successful Make Up Department. He is from United States. We have estimated Dick Smith's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2023 Under Review
Net Worth in 2022 Pending
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Source of Income Make Up Department

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2011

His 2011 Honorary Academy Award was presented by his protégé Rick Baker.

1984

Was approached to do the make-up effects in The Terminator (1984), but turned it down and recommended Stan Winston because he felt he was better suited for the job. He even fought for Stan to make sure he'd get approved for the job.

1973

He is known for his work on The Exorcist--The Version You've Never Seen Before (1973), Altered States (1980) and Scanners (1981). He was married to Jocelyn DeRosa.

1948

Television's first important make-up artist, Smith was make-up director for the National Broadcasting Company for fourteen years. He developed many new materials and shades of color and pioneered in such techniques as the use of foam latex and plastics in unusual quick changes for both color and black-and-white TV shows. Registered a Democrat, Smith was in charge of TV make-up for the Democratic National Convention in 1948 and made up James A. Farley and Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr.. He studied at Wooster School and Yale University, where he studied as a premedical student, to enter dentistry, and he majored in zoology. But in his sophomore year he read a book on the tricks of make-up used by Hollywood experts during the filming of The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1939) and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1941). He soon began to do make-up for the Yale drama group and decided to pursue a career in theatrical makeup when he graduated.

1945

He worked for the NBC television network in New York from 1945 to 1959.

1922

Dick Smith was born on June 26, 1922 in Larchmont, New York, USA as Richard Emerson Smith.