Colin Penman
- Known For
- Costume & Make-Up
- Active Years
- 1988–2026 (39 Years)
- Total Credits
- 22 credits in database
Biography
Colin Penman is a Canadian makeup artist and makeup effects artist born on September 8, 1967. In 2011, he won a Prime Time Emmy Award and received a Gemini nomination for his work on the television project The Kennedys. His career features numerous notable credits across film and television. His film work includes Pacific Rim, Total Recall, Hairspray, the Saw franchise, The Apprentice, Eddington, and Beau Is Afraid. His television credits include Monsters, Defiance, Copper, The Strain, Killjoys, and 11-22-63. Within the industry, he has worked in the costume and makeup department, contributing to multiple productions as a department head makeup artist.
Career overview
Colin Penman is a Canadian makeup artist and makeup effects artist who was born on September 8, 1967. Throughout his career, he has contributed his talents to a wide variety of film and television productions, establishing a notable body of work in the industry. In 2011, his work on the television project The Kennedys earned him significant recognition, resulting in a Prime Time Emmy Award win and a Gemini nomination.
His film credits include work on Pacific Rim, Total Recall, Hairspray, and the Saw franchise, as well as features such as Beau Is Afraid, Eddington, and The Apprentice. In television, his contributions extend to numerous shows, including Monsters, Defiance, Copper, Killjoys, The Strain, and the first season of 11-22-63. Working across both film and television, Penman has built a diverse and extensive professional portfolio in department makeup and makeup effects.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
22 titles- Ready or Not: Here I Come (2026) Makeup Department Head
- Adults (2025) Makeup Department Head
- Black Phone 2 (2025) Makeup Department Head
- Eddington (2025) Makeup Department Head
- The Apprentice (2024) Makeup Department Head
- Ring Neck (2024) Makeup Effects Designer
- Dream Scenario (2023) Makeup Department Head
- Beau Is Afraid (2023) Makeup Department Head
- Thanksgiving (2023) Makeup Department Head
- The Boys (2019) as 'The Deep' Puppeteer
- Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (2019) Makeup Department Head
- Pacific Rim (2013) Key Makeup Artist
- Defiance (2013) Makeup Department Head
- Saw 3D (2010) Key Makeup Artist
- Survival of the Dead (2010) Makeup Department Head
- Saw VI (2009) Key Makeup Artist
- The Incredible Hulk (2008) First Assistant Makeup Artist
- Saw V (2008) Key Makeup Artist
- Hairspray (2007) Makeup Artist
- Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium (2007) Makeup Artist
- Why I Wore Lipstick to My Mastectomy (2006) Makeup Effects
- Monsters (1988) as Murray's Monster
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Colin Penman best known for?
Colin Penman is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Ready or Not: Here I Come (2026), Adults (2025), Black Phone 2 (2025), Eddington (2025).
How many credits does Colin Penman have?
Colin Penman has accumulated over 22 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1988 to 2026.
What is Colin Penman's background in cinema and television?
Colin Penman is a Canadian makeup artist and makeup effects artist born on September 8, 1967. In 2011, he won a Prime Time Emmy Award and received a Gemini nomination for his work on the television project The Kennedys. His career features numerous notable credits across film and television. His film work includes Paci...
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