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The first time I made myself up, I was looking at my reflection in the mirror and it wasnt me looking back. It allowed me to do things I couldnt do as myself. I found out how powerful that was and how much that can mean to an actor.
Rick Baker
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Rick Baker
Age: 73
Born: 1950
Born: December 8
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Binghamton
New York
Richard A. Rick Baker
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