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Joel Harlow
A struggling makeup artist must navigate the cutthroat world of Hollywood to land his dream job on a blockbuster film, but his unconventional methods threaten to sabotage his chances at success.
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In short · Working since 1991, 4 decades active, 51 credits, 1 Academy Award win.
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Blues Brothers 2000(1998)
art director: Steve Johnson's XFX, Inc.
Jumanji: Open World(2026)
makeup department head
Moana(2026)
makeup department head / makeup designer
Captain America: Brave New World(2025)
Joel HarlowJoel Harlowprosthetic makeup designer: Samuel Sterns
Red One(2024)
Joel HarlowJoel Harlowspecial character makeup created by
Haunted Mansion(2023)
special makeup designer
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34 creditsJumanji: Open World(2026)
makeup department head
FilmRed One(2024)
Joel HarlowJoel Harlowspecial character makeup created by
Film
Black Adam(2022)
Joel HarlowJoel Harlowmakeup department head: additional photography (uncredited)
Film
Jungle Cruise(2021)
Joel HarlowJoel Harlowmakeup department head
Film
Black Panther(2018)
makeup department head
Film
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales(2017)
makeup department head: additional photography, Vancouver
Film
Black Mass(2015)
makeup department head
Film
Transcendence(2014)
Makeup Department
Film
Battle Los Angeles(2011)
makeup department head
Film
Green Lantern(2011)
special effects makeup department head
Film
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides(2011)
makeup department head
Film
Alice in Wonderland(2010)
makeup artist: Mr. Depp
Film
The Tourist(2010)
makeup artist: Mr. Depp
Film
Inception(2010)
key prosthetics makeup artist
Film
Star Trek(2009)
prosthetic makeup supervisor
Film
Angels & Demons(2009)
key makeup artist
Film
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End(2007)
key makeup artist
Film
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest(2006)
key makeup artist
Film
The Ring Two(2005)
makeup artist
Film
Constantine(2005)
Makeup Department
Film
Fun with Dick and Jane(2005)
makeup effects: Harlow FX (uncredited)
Film
The Chronicles of Riddick(2004)
assistant makeup effects
Film
The Matrix Revolutions(2003)
special makeup effects artist
Film
The Haunted Mansion(2003)
background coordinator
Film
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl(2003)
key makeup artist
Film
The Matrix Reloaded(2003)
special makeup effects artist
Film
Adaptation.(2002)
makeup department head
Film
Jackass: The Movie(2002)
makeup artist: 16mm film unit
Film
Planet of the Apes(2001)
ape makeup artist
Film
Bedazzled(2000)
makeup artist (uncredited)
Film
Designer
12 creditsMoana(2026)
makeup department head / makeup designer
FilmCaptain America: Brave New World(2025)
Joel HarlowJoel Harlowprosthetic makeup designer: Samuel Sterns
FilmHaunted Mansion(2023)
special makeup designer
Film
Amsterdam(2022)
prosthetics makeup designer
Film
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever(2022)
makeup department head / special makeup designer
Film
Logan(2017)
head makeup artist / prosthetics designer
Film
Alice Through the Looking Glass(2016)
personal makeup artist: Mr. Depp / prosthetic design artist: Mr. Depp
Film
Star Trek Beyond(2016)
special makeup designer
Film
Into the Woods(2014)
personal makeup artist: Mr. Depp / prosthetic makeup designer: Mr. Depp
Film
Dark Shadows(2012)
makeup department head / prosthetics makeup designer
Film
The Rum Diary(2011)
makeup designer
Film
Just Like Heaven(2005)
makeup designer: Harlow FX (uncredited)
Film
Awards & Nominations
1 win · 3 nominationsAcademy Awards
- Nom2022Oscar — Makeup and Hairstyling
- Nom2016Oscar — Makeup and Hairstyling
- Nom2013Oscar — Makeup and Hairstyling
- Won2009Oscar — Makeup and Hairstyling
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