<Li> Silvia Abascal (m . 1987) </Li> <Tr> <Th> Children </Th> <Td> 2 Daughters </Td> </Tr> <P> Richard A. "Rick" Baker (born December 8, 1950) is an American special make - up effects creator, make - up artist, and special effects supervisor, mostly known for his creature effects; he was also a creature designer . Baker won the Academy Award for Best Makeup and Hairstyling a record seven times from a record eleven nominations, starting in 1981 when he won the inaugural award for An American Werewolf in London . </P> <P> Baker was born in Binghamton, New York, to Doris (née Hamlin) and Ralph B. Baker, a professional artist . He is married and has two daughters . </P>

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