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Meet the Hollywood special effects dentist behind Austin Powers' and Mrs. Doubtfire's iconic chompers

David Pescovitz
Apr 09, 2025
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Dentist Gary Archer is known as Hollywood's "Godfather of FX Teeth." He created Austin Powers' "British teeth," Mrs. Doubtfire's drop-out dentures, and the Vampire Lestat's fangs. Acher's dental artisanry is featured in more than 500 other films and TV commercials over three decades.

"The eyes and teeth are the most distinctive part…

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