who did the special effects for american werewolf in london
Rick Baker Richard A. "Rick" Baker (born December 8, 1950)[1] 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.[2]