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- The makeup and effects designer Rick Baker received the first Oscar for makeup, in 1982, for “An American Werewolf in London.”
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Richard Emerson Smith (June 26, 1922 – July 30, 2014) was an American special make-up effects artist and author, (nicknamed "The Godfather of Make-Up") [1] known for his work on such films as Little Big Man, The Godfather, The Exorcist, Taxi Driver, Scanners and Death Becomes Her.
Smith got his professional start as the first staff makeup artist for the fledgling NBC television network, pioneering techniques using foam latex and plastic for what were initially live broadcasts. His tenure as makeup director spanned from 1945 to 1959 and he expanded from a staff of one to 25.
- Jenny Shircore - 3 Oscar Nominations. Born in India, British makeup artist Jenny Shircore has provided some type of work for 85 films and television shows (according to IMDb).
- Stan Winston - 4 Oscar Nominations. Few makeup artists reach the heights of Stan Winston. His name has become synonymous with the art form, having collaborated with the likes of Steven Spielberg and James Cameron on numerous big-budget blockbusters.
- Kazu Hiro - 4 Oscar Nominations. The Japanese-born American makeup artist Kazu Hiro has worked on both period dramas and comedies and has garnered acclaim for both.
- Michael Westmore - 4 Oscar Nominations. Michael Westmore is a seasoned veteran of the craft. Born in 1938, he has provided makeup for undercover CIA operations and has won nine Emmy awards for his work in television.
Feb 4, 2011 · The makeup and effects designer Rick Baker received the first Oscar for makeup, in 1982, for “An American Werewolf in London.” He’s won five more since, for everything from “Ed Wood” to...
Dec 5, 2019 · Ve Neill is an Oscar winning makeup artist. And, we’re not just talking one Oscar here, but she has won three Academy Awards for her artistry in these major movies: Beetlejuice, Mrs. Doubtfire, and Ed Wood.
Mar 9, 2024 · Tim Burton’s “Beetlejuice,” which came out in 1988 and stars Michael Keaton in the titular role, won the Oscar for Best Makeup and Hairstyling. The award went to Ve Neill, Steve La Porte and...
Anne Morgan, Kazu Hiro, Vivian Baker, 2019 winners. The Academy Award for Best Makeup and Hairstyling is the Oscar given to the best achievement in makeup and hair-styling for film.
