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About Robert Smith

Specialist in the design, fabrication and application of prosthetics for the film, television and theatre industry since 1988.

Supplier of “industry standard” super-realistic fake blood.

Early in his career Rob Smith created prosthetic pieces for Robert Downey Jr. in Richard Attenborough’s Chaplin and has since worked on everything from Blockbuster movies to TV series, commercials, pop videos and prestigious West End shows.

His artificial blood formulae are considered the best by makeup artists worldwide. 200 gallons were spilled in Saving Private Ryan alone!

Rob has created a wide range of makeup effects over the last 30 years including werewolf transformation effects, ageing, casualty simulation, likeness, character and disguise make-ups, as well as the creation of props such as severed heads and limbs.

All aspects of prosthetic production are regularly undertaken:

Lifecasting
Sculpting and mouldmaking
Running super soft/dense foam latex in third party moulds
Production of silicone appliances and props
Applying prosthetics on set

Languages Spoken: English

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News from Robert Smith

March 27, 2013 Saxon Shoot ‘Sacrifice’ at LS-Live British heavy metal band Saxon descended up the LS-Live studio in Wakefield to make and film the music video to their new single 'Sacrifice', which has reached number 14 in the German charts. Heavy on special effects, the video is set to a stark backdrop where the band members and
March 27, 2013 One Direction taken to new heights for X Factor Final Worldwide pop sensations One Direction performed from a stunning sloping stage designed and built by LS-Live for the band’s video game themed sets on ITV’s X Factor final at the end of 2012. The hit talent show culminated in a live final at Manchester Central with the boyband as special
March 27, 2013 Olly Murs set in motion for Dancing on Ice Popstar Olly Murs’ first ever UK TV performance of ‘Army of Two’, on ITV’s Dancing on Ice, was set in motion by automation equipment from LS-Live. The singer opened the show accompanied by his marching band of female dancers to perform his new single. As he entered onto the stage,
March 27, 2013 Double award triumph for LS-Live The premier awards bash for the global live production industry, the TPi Awards, was a night of double celebration for LS-Live, which was the only company to win two titles. The stage, set and studio company based in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, picked up awards for Favourite Rehearsal Facility (sponsored by
March 8, 2013 IMD completes digital network in Poland with the addition of Polsat IMD is pleased to announce that it has 100% digital connectivity with broadcasters in Poland following the launch of IMD’s digital delivery service at Polsat. Polsat now joins the other major Polish broadcasters in receiving TV spots from IMD’s digital network. Polsat is one of the biggest

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Credits for Robert Smith
Production Title Type Year Role Company
Avengers: Doomsday Film 2026 Prosthetics
Mrs Doubtfire (Theatre) Other 2023 to present Prosthetics
Harry Potter (Theatre) Other 2023 to present Prosthetics
Doctor Who TV Prosthetics
Aquaman 2 Film 2023 Prosthetics
Justice League Film 2023 Prosthetics
Deadpool 3 Film 2023 Prosthetics
The Cursed Child Other 2023 Prosthetics
Shrek Other 2023 Prosthetics
Halo TV 2022 Prosthetics
Filth Film 2013 Prosthetics
Psychoville TV 2011 Prosthetics
Horrible Histories TV 2009 Prosthetics
Black Beauty Film 1994 Prosthetics

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