What Happened To Rick Baker?

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2 ай бұрын

The term wizard can be thrown around a lot. Wizards make magic, can create life from the ether, and conjure things that are beautiful and sometimes monstrous. There aren’t many wizards out in the world these days, but I know of one by name and that name is Rick Baker. Rick Baker is a master of the monsters and a wizard of special effects. He’s an artist and a visionary who made some of the most memorable creatures and effects to grace movie and TV screens of the last few decades. He’s also an unabashed Monster Kid who has never lost his love and fascination for the classics.
On todays episode of What Happened To This Horror Celebrity we’re meeting a wizard of the wicked and magician of monsters (no really, he’s here to talk to us) as we reveal what happened to Rick Baker.
Written by Jessica Dwyer
Narrated by Jessica Dwyer
Edited by Victoria Verduzco
Produced by Lance Vlcek & John Fallon
Executive Produced by Berge Garabedian.
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@ehrichsmiddy4663 2 ай бұрын

Rick has always been a hero of mine. First heard of him on an episode of "Movie Magic" back in the day. Rick will always be the man.

@rickytoddbotelho9555 2 ай бұрын

Really miss rick's modern involvement in the industry. Rick's influence on special effects is indisputable 😂❤

@Zombiesnyder13 2 ай бұрын

He's too good for Hollywood

@LucyLioness100 Ай бұрын

I think even he knows that. The man created truly unforgettable imagery in his makeup

@dominicsedillo1980 2 ай бұрын

Baker had a hand in giving us one of the best "King Kong" movies. Not only his makeup, but HIS direct performance as the ape categorizes that movie as COLOSSAL in my view.

@austinminton2730 2 ай бұрын

The special effects guys and stunt guys are my favorite people in movies cause they make the magic look real. Actors gotta make you think it's real but it's the artists who make it look real. Rick Baker is a top tier master of the craft.

@willhouse Ай бұрын

I love this guy SO much. Almost *nobody* is as genuinely inspirational as Rick Baker.

@daviddee9336 Ай бұрын

He’s a genius but also comes across as so likeable and someone who enjoys talking about his interests and that’s great to see.

@geeshep4836 2 ай бұрын

Baker, Savini, Winston, Kurtzman, Nicotero And Berger = Horror Movie Special Effects Gods.

@Valkonnen 16 күн бұрын

Baker is the finest artist, Savini Pioneered Splatter effects, KNB went from small movies to doing more work than anyone, and Stan Winston was a go getter who hired the best artists on earth to bring his ideas to life.

@petermot645 Ай бұрын

I bow to this man with gratitude.

@shainewhite2781 2 ай бұрын

He was worried that CGI was going to replace Makeup and practical character effects, as it was slowly changing movie history.

@Stratmanable Ай бұрын

It wasn't changing movie history, but rather the industry moving forward. History is THE PAST, which cannot be changed. Baker is worried about the future, which isn't history. I'd explain further, but left my hand puppets in storage.

@Whitleythe13th Ай бұрын

undeniable is his legendary impact on movie's...thankful sir

@mychunkyjordi7585 2 ай бұрын

Great interview and information. Ricks work is amazing 😊👍💜🐾👋

@kcadventures1454 Ай бұрын

Welcome back! Missed your narrations

@midago7332 Ай бұрын

What an amazing career, the transformation of AWIL is still absolutely amazing, seeing how they pulled it off even more so.

@alexandergonzie1200 Ай бұрын

All of his fx work has aged beautifully.

@Valkonnen 16 күн бұрын

That was a fantastic interview with one of the finest makeup artists ever to have lived

@09nob Ай бұрын

I love the fact that he's retired and enjoying it and has managed to not get eaten up by the system. What a legend I'll be checking out his insta.

@matthewmeasimer1470 Ай бұрын

My dad was Rick's protege once upon a time ❤

@annadamien Ай бұрын

My hero \o/ Thank you!

@nathanforester5993 Ай бұрын

No Jack Nicholson in Wolf mention? Jack's werewolf makeup in that was awesome.

@philyeary8809 Ай бұрын

Rob Bottin created the fx for the Howling. His assistant, Greg Cannom, created Ozzys suit.

@JessicaDwyer Ай бұрын

We're fixing that piece. He was credited in a few spots for that but confirmed he didn't. Same with MJ's Ghost video.

@chadbingheim3652 2 ай бұрын

A true legend in the industry

@battleaxe8252 2 ай бұрын

Great video.

@EddieGDuck Ай бұрын

Great interview. Thank you 😁

@JoBloHorrorOriginals Ай бұрын

Our pleasure!

@timmadone8930 Ай бұрын

"Track Of The Moon Beast" needs to be fully restored & presented fully uncut for a new release on DVD/Blu-ray. Every version that's currently available on VHS/DVD seems to be taking from the same source, a dark murky TV print that's missing most of Rick Baker's make up & gore effects. The movie isn't great by any means, but it still deserves better than what it's received so far.

@shanester1832 Ай бұрын

In watching all those clips & stills it was striking to see a cg werewolf hand for one second, from the 2010 Wolfman. It looked so immediately fake. Meanwhile all the other stuff looks good, looks real. One of the standout moments for me was the Beauty & the Beast segment. He nailed that assignment. Make it a monster yet attractive.

@andrewharris7517 2 ай бұрын

Rick Baker Nuff said

@LucyLioness100 Ай бұрын

American Werewolf and Man in Black nuff said 😆😅

@andrewharris7517 Ай бұрын

An American Werewolf Can you Dig it

@masterseal0418 Ай бұрын

I'm affectionate for Baker's work on An American Werewolf in London, The Howling, Michael Jackson's Thriller, and Hellboy 2004. Those were my four favorites out of his entire filmography. But I was surprised there are those who defend the 1976 remake of King Kong. Sure, the climax didn't age well(regarding the World Trade Center), but it's fine if y'all defend it and think King Kong 2006 is hot garbage. What a legend. 🥰

@klisher Ай бұрын

This a a great coup. 👍

@williampodoll 2 ай бұрын

GREG CANNON DID THE MAKE UP FOR THE OZZY VIDEO.

@Valkonnen 16 күн бұрын

It was funny the look on Rick's face when she mentioned "Saw". I'm not as old as Rick, but I have been a SPFX Makeup Artist for over 35 years, and can tell you that people who grew up when we did, have no interest in "Torture Porn". H's probably never even seen a scene from any of these new films.

@blackamerican40 2 ай бұрын

Hercules! Hercules!! Hercules!!!

@ronincsc6318 Ай бұрын

Is there or will there be a what happened to Rob Botin?

@JayG63 Ай бұрын

Not to be pedantic, but I will. Technically, the first Oscar for makeup was given to John Chambers for Planet of the Apes. But to be fair, that was a special Oscar, for that one year, due to the makeup Oscar hadn't been added to the list yet.

@falcon048 2 ай бұрын

No one remembers that Rick Baker also appeared in the movie The Kentucky Fried Movie as Dino, the gorilla.

@LucyLioness100 Ай бұрын

It’s odd how many times the guy played apes in various movies. From the aforementioned title to Joel Schumacher’s first directorial outing with “The Incredible Shrinking Woman” to the ‘76 Kong suit

@danriley5848 Ай бұрын

Rick is an absolute legend and a super nice person and amazing all around.

@johngoras73 Ай бұрын

Rick Baker totally won in life! Oh, well, we can't all be losers.

@LucyLioness100 Ай бұрын

What happened…Rick Baker eventually retired 😊 the man, whilst still with us mortals, has already left an indelible legacy. The man won the 1st ever Oscar for Best Makeup and deservedly so among his other excellent wins & nominations. I hope he is enjoying his retirement after such a distinguished career

@dennissmith5807 Ай бұрын

He’s in a well deserved retirement

@vitollock575 2 ай бұрын

nice now get rob bottin and tell him to come back out of retirement cgi sucks

@LucyLioness100 Ай бұрын

He certainly wasn’t wrong that CG is taking the place of most practical effects. There are still those who use practical effects, but his warning came to pass

@vitollock575 Ай бұрын

@@LucyLioness100 unfortunately true

@Stratmanable Ай бұрын

He retired.

@ottomattix86 2 ай бұрын

VFX happened.

@WatsonHayward 2 ай бұрын

I enjoy a alot of these videos ... I hope this helps... The voice is annoying... As my dad would say however, come to me with a solution, not a problem... I don't suppose you could redo the whole video with a different narrator.. This was a shame because i was looking forward to watching this when i got the notification!