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Milicent Patrick

Milicent Patrick

Known for
Acting
Born
November 11, 1915, El Paso, Texas, USA
Died
February 24, 1998
Movies
12

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.

Best-Known Movies

Filmography

1956The Women of Pitcairn IslandSusannah
1955The ProdigalUndetermined Secondary Role (uncredited)
1952LimelightExtra in Dress Circle (uncredited)
1952The World in His ArmsLena
1952We're Not Married!Governor's Secretary (uncredited)
1952Scarlet AngelDolly (uncredited)
1952Mara MaruMinor Role (uncredited)
1951Westward the WomenFlashy Woman (uncredited)
1951Varieties on ParadeTicket Girl (uncredited)
1948Thunder in the PinesThe Lady in Black (uncredited)
1948A Song Is BornWoman at Dorsey Club (uncredited)
1948Texas, Brooklyn & HeavenWater Nymph (uncredited)

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