Person · Make Up Department
Greg Cannom
- Also:
- Location Management
- Special Effects
In short · Worked for five decades — 21 credits, 5 Academy Award wins.
Remembered for
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The Eyes of Tammy Faye(2021)
Makeup Department
Making Apes: The Artists Who Changed Film(2019)
Self
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian(2009)
prosthetic makeup: 'Teddy' bust
Watchmen(2009)
special effects makeup
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button(2008)
special makeup creator and applicator
The Exorcism of Emily Rose(2005)
makeup effects consultant: Captive Audience Productions
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- Award win
Academy Awards — Oscar — Makeup and Hairstyling
- Award win
Academy Awards — Oscar — Makeup and Hairstyling
- Award win
Academy Awards — Oscar — Scientific and Technical Award (technical Achievement Award)
- Award win
Academy Awards — Oscar — Makeup and Hairstyling
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Biography
Greg Cannom (1951 – May 9, 2025) was an American special make-up effects artist who received numerous awards throughout his career, including five Academy Awards and two Saturn Awards. He was also nominated for four Primetime Emmy Awards and four BAFTA Awards.
Cannom is best known for his work on films such as Hook (1991), Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992), Mrs. Doubtfire (1993), The Mask (1994), Titanic (1997), Bicentennial Man (1999), Hannibal (2001), The Passion of the Christ (2004), The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008), and Vice (2018).
Filmography · 19 of 19
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Actor
2 credits
Other crew
15 creditsThe Eyes of Tammy Faye(2021)
Makeup Department
FilmNight at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian(2009)
prosthetic makeup: 'Teddy' bust
FilmWatchmen(2009)
special effects makeup
FilmThe Curious Case of Benjamin Button(2008)
special makeup creator and applicator
FilmThe Exorcism of Emily Rose(2005)
makeup effects consultant: Captive Audience Productions
Film
The Passion of the Christ(2004)
makeup effects consultant
Film
Ali(2001)
special makeup effects artist
Film
Blade(1998)
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Film
Titanic(1997)
special effects makeup: Old Rose
Film
The Mask(1994)
creator special makeup
Film
Bram Stoker's Dracula(1992)
Makeup Department
Film
Hook(1991)
Greg CannomGreg Cannomspecial makeup
Film
Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country(1991)
special alien dog makeup
Film
The Lost Boys(1987)
prosthetic effects: vampires
Film
Cocoon(1985)
special makeup effects
Film
Designer
2 credits
Awards & Nominations
5 wins · 5 nominationsAcademy Awards
- Won2018Oscar — Makeup and Hairstyling
- Won2008Oscar — Makeup and Hairstyling
- Won2004Oscar — Scientific and Technical Award (technical Achievement Award)
- Nom2001Oscar — Makeup and Hairstyling
- Nom1999Oscar — Makeup and Hairstyling
- Nom1997Oscar — Makeup and Hairstyling
- Nom1995Oscar — Makeup and Hairstyling
- Won1993Oscar — Makeup and Hairstyling
- Won1992Oscar — Makeup and Hairstyling
- Nom1991Oscar — Makeup and Hairstyling
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