
Milicent Patrick
Acting
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.
Known for
1956The Women of Pitcairn Island
Susannah
1955The Prodigal
Undetermined Secondary Role (uncredited)
1952Mara Maru
Minor Role (uncredited)
1952We're Not Married!
Governor's Secretary (uncredited)
1952Limelight
Extra in Dress Circle (uncredited)
1952Scarlet Angel
Dolly (uncredited)
1952The World in His Arms
Lena
1951Varieties on Parade
Ticket Girl (uncredited)
1951Westward the Women
Flashy Woman (uncredited)
1948Texas, Brooklyn & Heaven
Water Nymph (uncredited)
1948A Song Is Born
Woman at Dorsey Club (uncredited)
1948Thunder in the Pines
The Lady in Black (uncredited)