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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

April 3, 2015 Reviews for Princess Ida, Musical ''.... stunning tableaus in the intimate space, one of note is five maidens in Grecian-style dress, wielding hockey sticks at a male army. It’s some feat on this small stage to have so many dancing cast members and not have them crash into each other. The dancing is remarkably graceful
April 3, 2015 Thomas Michael Voss receives award nomination for Princess Ida Thomas Michael Voss has received an award nomination for Best Choreographer for Princess Ida, Finborough Theatre.
March 17, 2015 Filming We've just been on set for a market scene in a film. Making coffee for punters. We weren't the official coffee vendor but we had a queue anyway!!
March 4, 2015 Do you have your account set up yet? You can register for an account with Topfoto today. www.topfoto.co.uk and register - we will set you up immediately. Crucially, there is no charge for supply. Only for usage and to agreed fees. You can find a quick and interesting overview of our collections here: http://to.ht/ai3x9e
December 3, 2014 RPQ-s Qualified RPQ-s RPAS Pilot with CAA Permission For Aerial Work (PFAW)

Robert Smith

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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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