Acting · El Paso, Texas, USA · Born November 11, 1915
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.
MovieThe Women of Pitcairn Island
1956
as Susannah
MovieThe Prodigal
1955
as Undetermined Secondary Role (uncredited)
MovieLimelight
1952
as Extra in Dress Circle (uncredited)
MovieThe World in His Arms
1952
as Lena
MovieWe're Not Married!
1952
as Governor's Secretary (uncredited)
MovieScarlet Angel
1952
as Dolly (uncredited)
MovieMara Maru
1952
as Minor Role (uncredited)
MovieWestward the Women
1951
as Flashy Woman (uncredited)
MovieVarieties on Parade
1951
as Ticket Girl (uncredited)
MovieThunder in the Pines
1948
as The Lady in Black (uncredited)
MovieA Song Is Born
1948
as Woman at Dorsey Club (uncredited)
MovieTexas, Brooklyn & Heaven
1948
as Water Nymph (uncredited)
