Barney Burman
- Known For
- Crew
- Active Years
- 1983–2026 (44 Years)
- Total Credits
- 52 credits in database
Biography
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Source [1]: Known for Star Trek (2009), Tropic Thunder (2008), and Grimm (2011). Has 44 known credits. Gender: Male.
Source [2]: American makeup artist and character actor. Part of the team that won an Academy Award in 2009 for Best Make-up for Star Trek.
Source [3]: Director of Barney Burman's Wild Boar. Known for Barney Burman's Wild Boar (2019), Star Trek (2009), and Dark Winds (2022).
Source [4]: American special effects makeup artist, actor, and filmmaker. Renowned for prosthetic and character makeup designs.
Source [5]: Lifelong cineast. Started directing small theater, then short films, then feature length motion pictures.
Name: Barney Burman.
Identity: American makeup artist, character actor, special effects makeup artist, filmmaker, and director.
Specialization: Creating prosthetic and character makeup designs.
Notable Works: Star Trek (2009), Tropic Thunder (2008), Grimm (2011), Barney Burman's Wild Boar (2019), and Dark Winds (2022).
Awards: Part of the team that won a 2009 Academy Award for Best Make-up for the film Star Trek.
Career Path: Began directing small theater before moving into short films and feature length motion pictures.
Credits: 44 known credits.
Barney Burman is an American makeup artist, character actor, special effects makeup artist, and filmmaker. He is recognized for his work in creating prosthetic and character makeup designs. Burman was part of the team that won an Academy Award in
Career overview
Barney Burman is an American makeup artist, character actor, and filmmaker known for his contributions to film and television. His work focuses on the creation of prosthetic and character makeup designs. Burman was part of the team that won an Academy Award in 2009 for Best Make-up for his work on the film Star Trek. His professional credits include contributions to projects such as Tropic Thunder, Grimm, and Dark Winds.
Beyond his work in makeup, Burman is a filmmaker who has directed short films and feature-length motion pictures. He directed the 2019 production titled Barney Burman's Wild Boar. His background includes directing for small theater, and he identifies as a lifelong cineast. Throughout his career, he has accumulated 44 known credits in the entertainment industry.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
52 titles- The Rivals of Amziah King (2026) Special Effects Makeup Artist
- Robots (2023) as Wedding Chef
- Trinket Box (2023) Special Effects Makeup Artist
- From Scratch (2022) Special Effects Makeup Artist
- Studio 666 (2022) Special Effects Makeup Artist
- Don't Look Deeper (2020) Makeup Effects Designer
- The Brains Behind the Nightmare (2020) as Self
- Frankenstein's Monster's Monster, Frankenstein (2019) Special Effects Key Makeup Artist
- Wild Boar (2019) as Foster
- Wild Boar (2019) Director
- Wild Boar (2019) Screenplay
- Wild Boar (2019) Story
- Ding Dong, You're Dead! The Making of "House" (2017)
- Tombstone Rashomon (2017) as Milton Joyce
- Dog Eat Dog (2016) Executive Producer
- Piranha Sharks (2014) Writer
- Piranha Sharks (2014) Producer
- Voodoo Possession (2014) Producer
- Star Trek (2009) Prosthetic Designer
- Hole in One (2009) Special Effects Makeup Artist
- Repo Chick (2009) as Captain
- Repo Chick (2009) Makeup Designer
- Last Stand of the 300 (2007) Makeup Supervisor
- Mission: Impossible III (2006) Special Effects Makeup Artist
- Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny (2006) Makeup Designer
- Constantine (2005) Makeup Artist
- Me and You and Everyone We Know (2005) Prosthetics
- Shadowboxer (2005) Makeup Effects
- Dawn of the Dead (2004) Prosthetic Supervisor
- Torque (2004) Makeup Effects
- Taking Lives (2004) Makeup Effects
- The Lost Tape: Andy's Terrifying Last Days Revealed (2004) Makeup Department Head
- The Matrix Reloaded (2003) Makeup Artist
- The Haunted Mansion (2003) Special Effects Makeup Artist
- Scorched (2003) Special Effects Makeup Artist
- Planet of the Apes (2001) Makeup Artist
- The Patriot (2000) Key Makeup Artist
- The Rage: Carrie 2 (1999) Key Makeup Artist
- Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993) as Mugger
- Body Snatchers (1993) as Pod Person (uncredited)
- Body Snatchers (1993) Special Effects Makeup Artist
- Adventures in Dinosaur City (1991) as Guard #2
- Acting Sheriff (1991) as Doug
- Brain Dead (1990) as Experimental Face
- Brain Dead (1990) Special Effects Makeup Artist
- Circuitry Man (1990) Special Effects Makeup Artist
- Meet the Hollowheads (1989) as Young Reamer
- Meet the Hollowheads (1989) Makeup Effects
- From a Whisper to a Scream (1987) as No Face
- Slaughterhouse (1987) Makeup Effects
- Hambone and Hillie (1983) Stunts
- Nutmeg & Mistletoe as Santa
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Barney Burman best known for?
Barney Burman is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Rivals of Amziah King (2026), From Scratch (2022), Studio 666 (2022), Star Trek (2009).
How many credits does Barney Burman have?
Barney Burman has accumulated over 52 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1983 to 2026.
What is Barney Burman's background in cinema and television?
Subject: Barney Burman (Crew). Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use only provided sources. No invented details. No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points. Plain text only. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Word count target: 90-130 words. Source [1]: Known for Star Trek (2009),...
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