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Jack Pierce

Bio: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jack Pierce (born Janus Piccoula; May 5, 1889 – July 19, 1968) was a Hollywood make-up artist best remembered for creating the iconic makeup worn by Boris Karloff in Frankenstein (1931), along with various other classic monster make-ups for Universal Studios. In the 1920s, Pierce embarked on a series of jobs in cinema—cinema manager, stuntman, actor, even assistant director, but within a few years he settled on mastering makeup
Born: Sun, May 05 1889
Birthplace: Valdetsyou, Greece

Death: Fri, Jul 19 1968
Jack Pierce is 79 years old
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Poster of The Creation of the Humanoids
The Creation of the Humanoids
Jack Pierce was 73 in The Creation of the Humanoids as 'Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 03 1962
Poster of Beyond the Time Barrier
Beyond the Time Barrier
Jack Pierce was 71 in Beyond the Time Barrier as 'Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 08 1960
Poster of The Amazing Transparent Man
The Amazing Transparent Man
Jack Pierce was 70 in The Amazing Transparent Man as 'Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 01 1960
Poster of I Bury the Living
I Bury the Living
Jack Pierce was 69 in I Bury the Living as 'Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 01 1958
Poster of Giant from the Unknown
Giant from the Unknown
Jack Pierce was 68 in Giant from the Unknown as 'Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 03 1958
Poster of The Brain from Planet Arous
The Brain from Planet Arous
Jack Pierce was 68 in The Brain from Planet Arous as 'Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 01 1957
Poster of No. 5 Checked Out
No. 5 Checked Out
Jack Pierce was 66 in No. 5 Checked Out as 'Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 18 1956
Poster of The Titanic Incident
The Titanic Incident
Jack Pierce was 66 in The Titanic Incident as 'Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 28 1955
Poster of The Silent Partner
The Silent Partner
Jack Pierce was 66 in The Silent Partner as 'Makeup Department Head'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 21 1955
Poster of Lincoln's Doctor's Dog
Lincoln's Doctor's Dog
Jack Pierce was 66 in Lincoln's Doctor's Dog as 'Makeup & Hair'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 14 1955
Poster of No Escape
No Escape
Jack Pierce was 64 in No Escape as 'Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 31 1953
Poster of Tales of Robin Hood
Tales of Robin Hood
Jack Pierce was 62 in Tales of Robin Hood as 'Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 21 1951
Poster of Blades of the Musketeers
Blades of the Musketeers
Jack Pierce was 61 in Blades of the Musketeers as 'Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 24 1950
Poster of The Pilgrimage Play
The Pilgrimage Play
Jack Pierce was 60 in The Pilgrimage Play as 'Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 12 1949
Poster of Master Minds
Master Minds
Jack Pierce was 60 in Master Minds as 'Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 27 1949
Poster of Joan of Arc
Joan of Arc
Jack Pierce was 59 in Joan of Arc as 'Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 22 1948
Poster of Time Out of Mind
Time Out of Mind
Jack Pierce was 57 in Time Out of Mind as 'Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 03 1947
Poster of The Egg and I
The Egg and I
Jack Pierce was 57 in The Egg and I as 'Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 01 1947
Poster of Buck Privates Come Home
Buck Privates Come Home
Jack Pierce was 57 in Buck Privates Come Home as 'Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 04 1947
Poster of Doctor Jim
Doctor Jim
Jack Pierce was 57 in Doctor Jim as 'Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1947
Poster of Magnificent Doll
Magnificent Doll
Jack Pierce was 57 in Magnificent Doll as 'Makeup Department Head'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 08 1946
Poster of Temptation
Temptation
Jack Pierce was 57 in Temptation as 'Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 02 1946
Poster of The Brute Man
The Brute Man
Jack Pierce was 57 in The Brute Man as 'Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 01 1946
Poster of The Killers
The Killers
Jack Pierce was 57 in The Killers as 'Makeup Department Head'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 30 1946
Poster of Black Angel
Black Angel
Jack Pierce was 57 in Black Angel as 'Makeup Supervisor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 02 1946
Poster of Canyon Passage
Canyon Passage
Jack Pierce was 57 in Canyon Passage as 'Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 17 1946
Poster of Tangier
Tangier
Jack Pierce was 57 in Tangier as 'Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 06 1946
Poster of Her Adventurous Night
Her Adventurous Night
Jack Pierce was 57 in Her Adventurous Night as 'Makeup & Hair'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 05 1946
Poster of Dressed to Kill
Dressed to Kill
Jack Pierce was 57 in Dressed to Kill as 'Makeup Department Head'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 24 1946
Poster of The Cat Creeps
The Cat Creeps
Jack Pierce was 57 in The Cat Creeps as 'Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 17 1946
Poster of She-Wolf of London
She-Wolf of London
Jack Pierce was 57 in She-Wolf of London as 'Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 17 1946
Poster of House of Horrors
House of Horrors
Jack Pierce was 56 in House of Horrors as 'Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 29 1946
Poster of The Spider Woman Strikes Back
The Spider Woman Strikes Back
Jack Pierce was 56 in The Spider Woman Strikes Back as 'Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 22 1946
Poster of Little Giant
Little Giant
Jack Pierce was 56 in Little Giant as 'Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 22 1946
Poster of Terror by Night
Terror by Night
Jack Pierce was 56 in Terror by Night as 'Makeup Department Head'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 01 1946
Poster of Little Miss Big
Little Miss Big
Jack Pierce was 56 in Little Miss Big as 'Makeup Department Head'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1946
Poster of Scarlet Street
Scarlet Street
Jack Pierce was 56 in Scarlet Street as 'Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 25 1945
Poster of House of Dracula
House of Dracula
Jack Pierce was 56 in House of Dracula as 'Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 07 1945
Poster of Pursuit to Algiers
Pursuit to Algiers
Jack Pierce was 56 in Pursuit to Algiers as 'Makeup Department Head'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 26 1945
Poster of The Strange Affair of Uncle Harry
The Strange Affair of Uncle Harry
Jack Pierce was 56 in The Strange Affair of Uncle Harry as 'Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 17 1945
Poster of The Jungle Captive
The Jungle Captive
Jack Pierce was 56 in The Jungle Captive as 'Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 25 1945
Poster of The Naughty Nineties
The Naughty Nineties
Jack Pierce was 56 in The Naughty Nineties as 'Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 20 1945
Poster of Sudan
Sudan
Jack Pierce was 55 in Sudan as 'Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 18 1945
Poster of The Mummy's Curse
The Mummy's Curse
Jack Pierce was 55 in The Mummy's Curse as 'Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 22 1944
Poster of House of Frankenstein
House of Frankenstein
Jack Pierce was 55 in House of Frankenstein as 'Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 01 1944
Poster of The Climax
The Climax
Jack Pierce was 55 in The Climax as 'Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 20 1944
Poster of Gypsy Wildcat
Gypsy Wildcat
Jack Pierce was 55 in Gypsy Wildcat as 'Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 02 1944
Poster of The Mummy's Ghost
The Mummy's Ghost
Jack Pierce was 55 in The Mummy's Ghost as 'Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 07 1944
Poster of Jungle Woman
Jungle Woman
Jack Pierce was 55 in Jungle Woman as 'Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 01 1944
Poster of Cobra Woman
Cobra Woman
Jack Pierce was 55 in Cobra Woman as 'Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 12 1944
Poster of The Mad Ghoul
The Mad Ghoul
Jack Pierce was 54 in The Mad Ghoul as 'Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 12 1943
Poster of Son of Dracula
Son of Dracula
Jack Pierce was 54 in Son of Dracula as 'Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 05 1943
Poster of Flesh and Fantasy
Flesh and Fantasy
Jack Pierce was 54 in Flesh and Fantasy as 'Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 29 1943
Poster of Phantom of the Opera
Phantom of the Opera
Jack Pierce was 54 in Phantom of the Opera as 'Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 12 1943
Poster of Captive Wild Woman
Captive Wild Woman
Jack Pierce was 54 in Captive Wild Woman as 'Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 04 1943
Poster of White Savage
White Savage
Jack Pierce was 53 in White Savage as 'Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 23 1943
Poster of Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man
Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man
Jack Pierce was 53 in Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man as 'Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 05 1943
Poster of The Mummy's Tomb
The Mummy's Tomb
Jack Pierce was 53 in The Mummy's Tomb as 'Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 23 1942
Poster of The Ghost of Frankenstein
The Ghost of Frankenstein
Jack Pierce was 52 in The Ghost of Frankenstein as 'Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 13 1942
Poster of The Wolf Man
The Wolf Man
Jack Pierce was 52 in The Wolf Man as 'Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 12 1941
Poster of Man-Made Monster
Man-Made Monster
Jack Pierce was 51 in Man-Made Monster as 'Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 28 1941
Poster of The Mummy's Hand
The Mummy's Hand
Jack Pierce was 51 in The Mummy's Hand as 'Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 20 1940
Poster of The House of the Seven Gables
The House of the Seven Gables
Jack Pierce was 50 in The House of the Seven Gables as 'Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 12 1940
Poster of Black Friday
Black Friday
Jack Pierce was 50 in Black Friday as 'Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 29 1940
Poster of Tower of London
Tower of London
Jack Pierce was 50 in Tower of London as 'Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 17 1939
Poster of Son of Frankenstein
Son of Frankenstein
Jack Pierce was 49 in Son of Frankenstein as 'Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 13 1939
Poster of Wives Under Suspicion
Wives Under Suspicion
Jack Pierce was 49 in Wives Under Suspicion as 'Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 03 1938
Poster of Let Them Live
Let Them Live
Jack Pierce was 47 in Let Them Live as 'Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 25 1937
Poster of Night Key
Night Key
Jack Pierce was 47 in Night Key as 'Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 18 1937
Poster of Two in a Crowd
Two in a Crowd
Jack Pierce was 47 in Two in a Crowd as 'Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 03 1936
Poster of Show Boat
Show Boat
Jack Pierce was 47 in Show Boat as 'Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 17 1936
Poster of Dracula's Daughter
Dracula's Daughter
Jack Pierce was 47 in Dracula's Daughter as 'Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 11 1936
Poster of The Invisible Ray
The Invisible Ray
Jack Pierce was 46 in The Invisible Ray as 'Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 20 1936
Poster of The Raven
The Raven
Jack Pierce was 46 in The Raven as 'Makeup Designer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 08 1935
Poster of Werewolf of London
Werewolf of London
Jack Pierce was 46 in Werewolf of London as 'Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 13 1935
Poster of Bride of Frankenstein
Bride of Frankenstein
Jack Pierce was 45 in Bride of Frankenstein as 'Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 20 1935
Poster of The Good Fairy
The Good Fairy
Jack Pierce was 45 in The Good Fairy as 'Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 18 1935
Poster of Imitation of Life
Imitation of Life
Jack Pierce was 45 in Imitation of Life as 'Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 23 1934
Poster of Great Expectations
Great Expectations
Jack Pierce was 45 in Great Expectations as 'Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 22 1934
Poster of Half a Sinner
Half a Sinner
Jack Pierce was 45 in Half a Sinner as 'Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 01 1934
Poster of The Black Cat
The Black Cat
Jack Pierce was 45 in The Black Cat as 'Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 07 1934
Poster of By Candlelight
By Candlelight
Jack Pierce was 44 in By Candlelight as 'Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 18 1933
Poster of The Invisible Man
The Invisible Man
Jack Pierce was 44 in The Invisible Man as 'Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 03 1933
Poster of The Kiss Before the Mirror
The Kiss Before the Mirror
Jack Pierce was 43 in The Kiss Before the Mirror as 'Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 04 1933
Poster of The Big Cage
The Big Cage
Jack Pierce was 43 in The Big Cage as 'Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 01 1933
Poster of The Mummy
The Mummy
Jack Pierce was 43 in The Mummy as 'Makeup Designer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 22 1932
Poster of Back Street
Back Street
Jack Pierce was 43 in Back Street as 'Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 04 1932
Poster of White Zombie
White Zombie
Jack Pierce was 43 in White Zombie as 'Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 28 1932
Poster of Murders in the Rue Morgue
Murders in the Rue Morgue
Jack Pierce was 42 in Murders in the Rue Morgue as 'Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 27 1932
Poster of Dracula
Dracula
Jack Pierce was 41 in Dracula as 'Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 12 1931
Poster of King of Jazz
King of Jazz
Jack Pierce was 40 in King of Jazz as 'Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 20 1930
Poster of The Last Warning
The Last Warning
Jack Pierce was 39 in The Last Warning as 'Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 25 1928
Poster of The Man Who Laughs
The Man Who Laughs
Jack Pierce was 38 in The Man Who Laughs as 'Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 27 1928
Poster of The Lady of the Harem
The Lady of the Harem
Jack Pierce was 37 in The Lady of the Harem as 'Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 01 1926
Poster of The Wanderer
The Wanderer
Jack Pierce was 36 in The Wanderer as 'Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 19 1925
Poster of It's Always Sunday
It's Always Sunday
Jack Pierce will be 79+ in It's Always Sunday as 'Makeup Artist'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

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