Milicent Patrick
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- November 11, 1915
- Died
- February 24, 1998
- Birthplace
- El Paso, Texas, USA
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.
Filmography
The Women of Pitcairn Island 1956
as Susannah
The Prodigal 1955
as Undetermined Secondary Role (uncredited)
Creature from the Black Lagoon 1954
Makeup Designer, Creature Design
It Came from Outer Space 1953
Special Effects
Limelight 1952
as Extra in Dress Circle (uncredited)
The World in His Arms 1952
as Lena
We're Not Married! 1952
as Governor's Secretary (uncredited)
Scarlet Angel 1952
as Dolly (uncredited)
Mara Maru 1952
as Minor Role (uncredited)
Westward the Women 1951
as Flashy Woman (uncredited)
Varieties on Parade 1951
as Ticket Girl (uncredited)
Thunder in the Pines 1948
as The Lady in Black (uncredited)
A Song Is Born 1948
as Woman at Dorsey Club (uncredited)
Texas, Brooklyn & Heaven 1948
as Water Nymph (uncredited)
Credits from TMDB.