Thank you first of all to my wife Elsie, who has been a test subject, constant support unit and my greatest champion. To my son John, who helped me put this site together and takes many of my photos. To my mom and dad, who always supported me, especially in such a strange career. To Craig Reardon, Stan Winston and Rick Baker, for giving me a chance to show my "stuff". To our Troops, both past and present, for protecting us and insuring that America stays a free country where a  guy like me can make rubber monsters for a living. To Mrs. Anne Houser and Mr. John Welsh, high school teachers of mine who gave a young, shy kid a chance to practice my craft. Dental instructors Gary Smith and Ray Ridgley, who taught me the "Tooth".

Others who have helped me in one way or another in my career or getting this web site on line include: Shinobu Kadokura, Jock Blaney, Dick Smith, Patrick Tatopoulos and Co., KTWO television, John Kanter, Mike Nicola Sr., Michael F. Blake, Karen Getchel, Debra Swedberg,Garry Beneke, Fred Leemhuis,Dan Roberts, Roger Borelli, Lisa Gillespie, Helene Nicola, Elizabeth Stone and my many friends, colleagues and pioneers of make-up and effects to numerous to thank, but I thank you all.

Sincerely,

David G. Beneke