Jack Pierce (make-up artist)

Jack Pierce (born Yiannis Pikoulas; 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.

Jack Pierce
Pierce working on Boris Karloff
Born(1889-05-05)May 5, 1889
Laconia, Greece
DiedJuly 19, 1968(1968-07-19) (aged 79)
Hollywood, California
Resting placeForest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale
Other namesYiannis Pikoulas
Occupationmake-up artist
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