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Barney Burman
A struggling makeup artist with a passion for transforming others must confront his own identity when his behind-the-scenes genius finally steps into the spotlight.
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- Actor
- Make Up Department
In short · Directing since 1984, 5 decades active, 27 credits, 1 Academy Award win.
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Writer
1 creditActor
7 creditsProducer
2 creditsOther crew
14 credits
The Smashing Machine(2025)
Barney BurmanBarney Burmankey makeup artist: New Mexico
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Borat Subsequent Moviefilm(2020)
special makeup effects artist
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Bird Box(2018)
special makeup effects artist
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What's Your Number?(2011)
special makeup effects artist (uncredited)
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Jack and Jill(2011)
special makeup effects artist
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Awake(2007)
prosthetics makeup consultant (uncredited)
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Blades of Glory(2007)
special makeup effects artist: Proteus makeup FX (uncredited)
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The Ring Two(2005)
application: Cinovation Studios
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Constantine(2005)
Makeup Department
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Duplex(2003)
additional makeup artist
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Big Fish(2003)
special makeup effects artist (uncredited)
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Austin Powers in Goldmember(2002)
makeup artist: second unit
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Blow(2001)
makeup artist (uncredited)
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The Patriot(2000)
key makeup artist: re-shoots, Los Angeles
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1 creditAwards & Nominations
1 winAcademy Awards
- Won2009Oscar — Makeup and Hairstyling
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- Ghost Girl Gone Global: How Sadako Terrorized TinseltownSelf · 2024
- The Brains Behind the NightmareSelf · 2020
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