Special FX
by jentexas-21452 | created - 02 Feb 2023 | updated - 02 Feb 2023 | Public
1. Tom Savini
Actor | From Dusk Till Dawn
Actor/SFX wizard/stuntman/director Tom Savini was born in Pittsburgh. Inspired by the film Man of a Thousand Faces (1957), a young Savini became fascinated with the magic and illusion of film. He spent his youth in his room creating characters by tirelessly practicing make-up. Later, as a combat ...
2. Screaming Mad George
Special_effects | Predator
Screaming Mad George was born on October 7, 1956 in Osaka, Japan. He is known for Predator (1987), The Abyss (1989) and The Guyver (1991).
3. Mark Shostrom
Make_up_department | A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors
Mark grew up in Hong Kong during the 1970s. He became interested in makeup after seeing Bride of Frankenstein (1935) starring Boris Karloff. In Hong Kong, Mark became friends with Karloff's widow Evelyn, who encouraged him to pursue makeup. He corresponded with John Chambers, makeup designer for ...
4. Howard Berger
Make_up_department | Lone Survivor
Howard Berger was born in Los Angeles, CA. Howard was raised on monster films and knew at an early age someone made those monster for the movies and began figuring it out at age 8 when he was introduced to Famous Monster of Filmland Magazine. His parents were very supportive and indulged his ...
5. Greg Nicotero
Make_up_department | The Walking Dead
Gifted SFX and make-up wizard, who learned his trade under the watchful eye of SFX splatter guru Tom Savini. Nicotero and buddies, Howard Berger and Robert Kurtzman started KNB Efx Group in 1988 and the group has provided eye-popping & jaw dropping special effects for major Hollywood releases ...
6. Jake Garber
Make_up_department | Fallout
Jake Garber was born on April 16, 1965 in St. Paul, Minnesota, USA. Jake is an actor, known for Fallout (2024), Django Unchained (2012) and The Walking Dead (2010).
7. Kevin Wasner
Make_up_department | The Walking Dead
Kevin Wasner is known for The Walking Dead (2010), Grindhouse (2007) and The Passion of the Christ (2004).
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