ABOUT EVIL TED SMITH

Evil Ted worked in the movie industry doing visual effects, prop, and model making for 28 years. He worked on films and television shows such as Hunger Games, Pirates of the Caribbean, Star Trek, Walking Dead Titanic and Batman to name a few. He’s known around the world for his YouTube tutorials teaching cosplayers how to make foam armor and props.
After many years of working in Hollywood, Evil Ted decided it was time to take all the tips and tricks he learned over the years and make them available to the everyday builder, he wants to take the intimidation out of building. He is a firm believer that it’s passion over talent, and that anyone can learn to build. He loves cosplay and the community and loves supporting and assisting new builders in the learning process.
Ted started building when he saw Star Wars at 14. He wanted to recreate what he saw on screen and began making a Darth Vader helmet and costume out of paper mache and cardboard. After making his first costume Ted could not stop building. He continued creating costumes, including a Batman costume before the 1989 film even came out. He then moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in the film industry after realizing his talent and passion for building.
MOVIES / MUSIC / VIDEOS
Terminator Genisys
The Ningyo 2013
Star Trek: Into the Darkness 2013
Hunger Games 2012
Battleship 2012
Silver Linings Playbook 2012
Fright Night 2011
I Am Number Four 2011
The Smurfs 2011
The Muppets 2011
Season of the Witch 2011
Book of Eli 2010
Couples Retreat 2009
Ghost Town 2008
The Spirit 2008
Next 2007
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest 2006
Guardian of the Realm 2004 (writer, director, actor)
Blood Gnome video 2004 (creature effects crew)
House of 1000 Corpses 2003 (stunt performer, makeup effects)
Spy Kids 2001 (fabricator)
Little Nicky 2000
Rob Zombie Tour 1999
Dusk Till Dawn 3: The Hangman’s Daughter 1999
Living Dead Girl video 1999
Carnival of Souls 1998
Jane Austen’s Mafia! 1998 (miniature model maker)
Titanic 1997 (miniature model maker)
The Fifth Element 1997 (model maker)
Robo Warriors 1997
Contact 1997 (miniature model maker)
Warhawk: The Red Mercury Missions video game 1995 (special makeup effects)
Drive 1994 (actor)
Guyver: Dark Hero 1994 (actor)
Return of the Living Dead 3 1993
Necronomicon 1993
Dollman vs. Demonic Toys 1993 (actor)
Batman Returns 1992 (puppeteer)
Kung Fu Rascals 1992 (actor)
Silent Night, Deadly Night 5: The Toy Maker video 1991
Guyver 1991 (actor)
Miracle Landing 1990 (miniature model maker)
TELEVISION
Xena
Star Runners
Cybertron/VR Troopers
Boston Legal
Century City
Drop Dead Divas
Arrested Development
Walking Dead
Mad Men
Boardwalk Empire
Eagle Heart
Resident Evil 2, TV commercial
IFC: Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, TV commercial