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Movie
Acting
Milicent Patrick
- Born
- Died
- (aged 82)
- Birthplace
- El Paso, Texas, USA
- Credits
- 14 titles
Biography
Milicent Patrick was an American actress, makeup artist, special effects designer and animator. In 1939 Patrick began working for Walt Disney Studios and during her time there became one of the studio's first female animators. Patrick continued her career at Universal Studios and is cited as being the first woman to work in a special effects and makeup department. She is best known for being the creator of the head costume for the iconic Gill-man from the movie Creature from the Black Lagoon, but was, until recently, not credited for this creation.
Signature work
Known For
Acting credits 12
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1956 | The Women of Pitcairn Island Film | Susannah |
| 1955 | The Prodigal Film | Undetermined Secondary Role (uncredited) |
| 1952 | Limelight Film | Extra in Dress Circle (uncredited) |
| 1952 | The World in His Arms Film | Lena |
| 1952 | We're Not Married! Film | Governor's Secretary (uncredited) |
| 1952 | Scarlet Angel Film | Dolly (uncredited) |
| 1952 | Mara Maru Film | Minor Role (uncredited) |
| 1951 | Westward the Women Film | Flashy Woman (uncredited) |
| 1951 | Varieties on Parade Film | Ticket Girl (uncredited) |
| 1948 | Thunder in the Pines Film | The Lady in Black (uncredited) |
| 1948 | A Song Is Born Film | Woman at Dorsey Club (uncredited) |
| 1948 | Texas, Brooklyn & Heaven Film | Water Nymph (uncredited) |
Crew credits 2
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Creature from the Black Lagoon Film | Creature Design, Makeup Designer |
| 1953 | It Came from Outer Space Film | Special Effects |