About
Milicent Patrick
Overview
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.
Known for
Acting |
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| 1956 | The Women of Pitcairn Island | Actor | Susannah | 58 Average |
| 1952 | Limelight | Actor | Extra in Dress Circle (uncredited) | 69 Fair |
| 1952 | We're Not Married! | Actor | Governor's Secretary (uncredited) | 59 Average |
| 1952 | Scarlet Angel | Actor | Dolly (uncredited) | 58 Average |
| 1952 | Mara Maru | Actor | Minor Role (uncredited) | 58 Average |
| 1951 | Westward the Women | Actor | Flashy Woman (uncredited) | 60 Fair |
| 1951 | Varieties on Parade | Actor | Ticket Girl (uncredited) | 59 Average |
| 1948 | Thunder in the Pines | Actor | The Lady in Black (uncredited) | 58 Average |
| 1948 | A Song Is Born | Actor | Woman at Dorsey Club (uncredited) | 59 Average |
| 1948 | Texas, Brooklyn & Heaven | Actor | Water Nymph (uncredited) | 59 Average |
Costume & Make-Up |
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| 1954 | Creature from the Black Lagoon | Costume & Make-Up | Makeup Designer | 64 Fair |
Crew |
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| 1953 | It Came from Outer Space | Crew | Special Effects | 60 Fair |
Visual Effects |
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| 1954 | Creature from the Black Lagoon | Visual Effects | Creature Design | 64 Fair |