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.
Movies & TV Shows
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Limelight (1952) — Extra in Dress Circle (uncredited)
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Westward the Women (1951) — Flashy Woman (uncredited)
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A Song Is Born (1948) — Woman at Dorsey Club (uncredited)
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The World in His Arms (1952) — Lena
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We're Not Married! (1952) — Governor's Secretary (uncredited)
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Mara Maru (1952) — Minor Role (uncredited)
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The Prodigal (1955) — Undetermined Secondary Role (uncredited)
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Scarlet Angel (1952) — Dolly (uncredited)
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The Women of Pitcairn Island (1956) — Susannah
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Texas, Brooklyn & Heaven (1948) — Water Nymph (uncredited)
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Thunder in the Pines (1948) — The Lady in Black (uncredited)
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Varieties on Parade (1951) — Ticket Girl (uncredited)