George Westmore

George Westmore

George Westmore (27 June 1879, Isle of Wight, England – 12 July 1931, Hollywood, California) was a hairdresser who emigrated to the United States with his family, several of whom became prominent in Hollywood. Specializing in wig-making, and later make-up, he is known for establishing the first movie make-up department (1917).

Westmore was married to Ada Savage from 1901 to her death in 1924. He later married Anita Salazar.

In 1931, he killed himself via mercury poisoning.

Partial filmography

* "The Black Pirate" (1926, Parker)
* "Ben Hur: A Tale of the Christ" (1925, Niblo)
*"Don Q Son of Zorro" (1925, Crisp)
*"The Thief of Bagdad" (1924, Berger/Powell)
*"Secrets" (1924, Borzage)
*"Robin Hood" (1922, Dwan)
*"The Three Musketeers" (1921, Niblo)
*"The Education of Elizabeth" (1921, Dillon)

External links

* George Westmore Research Library & Museum [http://WestmoreMuseum.com]
* George Westmore Research Library & Museum Blog [http://WestmoreMuseum.WordPress.com]


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