Home
Movies
TV Shows
Photos
Now Streaming
Movies Streaming Now
TV Shows Streaming Now
In Theaters
Coming Soon
Sign In

Home
Movies
TV Shows
Photos
More
Now Streaming Movies Streaming Now TV Shows Streaming Now In Theaters Coming Soon Celebrities
Sign In

Home
People
Richard Baneham

Richard Baneham

Actor, Animation Department, Visual Effects

Born January 1, 1970 in Tallaght, Ireland

Upload Profile Picture

Movies & Shows

Discover Richard Baneham content online

Loading streaming options...

Finding the best places to watch

No streaming options available

Check back later for new content

No matches found for your search

Try different keywords

Content availability varies by region and time. Links open in new window.

Share with a friend

Quick Copy Link

Share on Social Media

Popular

Professional

More Options

Photos Videos Trailers Teasers Clips Behind the Scenes Videos Bloopers Featurette Credits Other Videos Awards

Biography

Richard Baneham is a three-time Academy Award-winning VFX Supervisor. In 2010, he won his first Oscar for Best Achievement in Visual Effects for "Avatar". In 2023, he won his second Oscar for Best Achievement in Visual Effects for "Avatar: The Way of Water"; in 2026, he won his third for "Avatar: Fire and Ash". He is also Executive Producer and 2nd Unit Director on the Avatar sequels. Richie studied at Ballyfermot College of Art & Design, Dublin, and after graduating, he moved to Los Angeles to work in traditional animation. He made the transition to CG while working on "The Iron Giant". From there, he embarked into the world of CG, where he has also won awards for his work as an Animation Supervisor on "The Lord of the Rings", "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers", and "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King". His other credits include "Alita: Battle Angel" and "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe". Richie also had the opportunity to dive into the world of theme parks, helping to design and co-direct the "The Flight of Passage" and "The Na'vi River Journey" rides at Disney's Animal Kingdom in Florida.

Less

More

6 wins and 3 nominations

Richard Baneham Videos

Avatar Featurette Creating the World of Pandora

Filmography

Actor

18

Type

Year

The Oscars Poster

The Oscars TV Special2026Self - Winner

Fire and Water: Making the Avatar Films TV Series2025Self

The 18th Annual Oscar Wilde Awards Video2024Self - Presenter

2023 EE BAFTA Film Awards Poster

2023 EE BAFTA Film Awards TV Special2023Self - Winner

Inside Pandora's Box Poster

Inside Pandora's Box TV Series2023Self

The 27th Satellite Awards Poster

The 27th Satellite Awards TV Special2023Winner - Visual Effects Avatar: The Way of Water

The Oscars Poster

The Oscars TV Special2023Self - Winner

The Tommy Tiernan Show Poster

The Tommy Tiernan Show TV Series2017Self

Avatar: Creating the World of Pandora TV Movie2010Self

Capturing Avatar Documentary2010Self - Animation Supervisor

Crew Film: TheVolume Feature Film2010Self

The 82nd Annual Academy Awards Poster

The 82nd Annual Academy Awards TV Special2010Self - Winner

Xposé TV Series2007Self

Anatomy of a Scene: Behind the Battle from 'The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe' Video2006Self

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe: Creating Creatures Poster

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe: Creating Creatures Documentary2006Self

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe: Visualizing 'The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe' Documentary2006Self

The Taming of Sméagol Poster

The Taming of Sméagol Documentary2003Self

Weta Digital Poster

Weta Digital Documentary2003Self

Animation Department

9

Type

Year

Avatar Feature Film2009

Osmosis Jones Poster

Osmosis Jones Feature Film2001

The Iron Giant Poster

The Iron Giant Feature Film1999

The King and I Poster

The King and I Feature Film1999

Histeria! Poster

Histeria! TV Series1998

Quest for Camelot Poster

Quest for Camelot Feature Film1998

The Beautician and the Beast Poster

The Beautician and the Beast Feature Film1997

Space Jam Poster

Space Jam Feature Film1996

The Swan Princess Poster

The Swan Princess Feature Film1994

Visual Effects

11

Type

Year

Avatar: The Way of Water Feature Film2022

Alita: Battle Angel Poster

Alita: Battle Angel Feature Film2019

Avatar: Flight of Passage Short Film2017

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Poster

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Feature Film2005

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King Poster

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King Feature Film2003

Eight Crazy Nights Poster

Eight Crazy Nights Feature Film2002

Scooby-Doo Poster

Scooby-Doo Feature Film2002

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Poster

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Feature Film2002

Cats & Dogs Poster

Cats & Dogs Feature Film2001

The Iron Giant Poster

The Iron Giant Feature Film1999

Thumbelina Poster

Thumbelina Feature Film1994

Thanks

4

Type

Year

War Is Over! Poster

War Is Over! Short Film2023

The Smiling Man Poster

The Smiling Man Short Film2015

Avatar: Production Materials Video2010

Crew Film: TheVolume Feature Film2010

Producer

3

Avatar: Fire and Ash Feature Film2025

The Absence of Eden Poster

The Absence of Eden Feature Film2023

Avatar: The Way of Water Feature Film2022

2nd Unit / Asst Director

1

Avatar: The Way of Water Feature Film2022

Director

1

Avatar: Flight of Passage Short Film2017

Featured Celebrity Photos

Monica Barbaro Speaks at 'One Night Only' Event at 92Y in New York

Lottie Moss Shines at the Spider-Man Brand New Day UK Premiere in London

Katy Perry Shares Romantic Moments on Vacation in France July 2026

Rachel Brosnahan Shines at "Disruption" Opening Night on Broadway

Tate McRae Live Performance at Lollapalooza Chicago August 2, 2026

Charlize Theron Speaks at "THE ODYSSEY" Press Conference in Seoul

Rosé Stars in Levi's "Keep It Loose" Campaign August 2026

Rachel Pizzolato Showcases Creative Cosplay at 2026 San Diego Comic-Con International

Adriana Lima Attends The Surf Lodge Concert Series Featuring Empire of the Sun in Montauk

Elle Fanning Shines at THR x Apple TV Leading The Narrative: Women of Apple TV Event in Beverly Hills

McKenna Grace Shines at "Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie" Premiere in Los Angeles

Suki Waterhouse Delivers Live Performance at 2026 Lollapalooza Festival in Chicago's Grant Park

Lucy Hale Shares Breakfast with Friend in Studio City on August 1, 2026

Margarida Corceiro Showcases Missus Spring Summer 2026 Collection

Selena Gomez Filming Only Murders in the Building on Location in London

Joey King Attends Cinespia Screening of Practical Magic 2 in Los Angeles

Jennie Delivers Electrifying Performance at 2026 Lollapalooza Festival in Chicago's Grant Park

Tate McRae Delivers Energetic Performance at 2026 Osheaga Music and Arts Festival in Montreal

Minka Kelly Arrives at Good Morning America in New York City

Zara Larsson Delivers Electrifying Performance at 2026 Lollapalooza Festival in Chicago

Kristen Stewart Shines at the Premiere of Teenage Sex and Death in Los Angeles

Ashley Roberts Makes a Stylish Exit from Heart Radio on Last Day Before Summer Break

Taylor Momsen Live Performance at The Wiltern in Los Angeles

Chase Sui Wonders Shines at New York Premiere of 'I Want Your Sex

Hannah Einbinder Shines at Teenage Sex and Death Premiere in Los Angeles

Dakota Johnson Stars as Marilyn Monroe in Upcoming Short Film Set for July 2026 Release

Hayes Warner Attends FX's The Shards London Screening

Madison Beer Stops by Nail Salon Ahead of Los Angeles Meeting on July 30, 2026

Emily Feld Features Stylish Looks in That's So Fetch August 2026 Edition

Kathryn Newton Attends "The Devil's Mouth" Beach Party in Malibu

Oops!

Sign up for free

Company

About Us
Contact Us
Send feedback

Contribute

Add Movie
Add TV Show
Contribution Guide

Legal

Terms
Privacy

© 2026 Gawby.com

Send feedback to Gawby.com

Describe your issue or suggestion