Kevyn Aucoin
- Known For
- Acting
- Active Years
- 1995–2017 (23 Years)
- Total Credits
- 8 credits in database
Biography
Kevyn Aucoin was an American actor, make-up artist, photographer, and author born on February 14, 1962, in Shreveport, Louisiana. He authored several books featuring makeup techniques such as facial contouring, which was relatively unknown in popular culture at the time though pioneered and used in drag culture and stage makeup for decades prior. His known work in film and television includes appearances and contributions to Zoolander, Michael Jackson feat. Janet Jackson: Scream, Liza Minnelli: The Day After That, Sex and the City, Kevyn Aucoin Beauty & the Beast in Me, Will & Grace, Intern, Michael Jackson's Scream: HIStory in the Making, and Strangers with Candy. He passed away on May 7, 2002, in Middletown, New York.
Career overview
Kevyn James Aucoin was born on February 14, 1962, in Shreveport, Louisiana. He worked as an actor, makeup artist, photographer, and author. As an author, he wrote several books featuring makeup techniques such as facial contouring, a technique that was relatively unknown in popular culture at the time but had been pioneered and used in drag culture and stage makeup for decades prior.
Throughout his career, Aucoin was known for his work across film and television. His acting credits include the film Zoolander, released in 2001. Other known work associated with him includes appearances or contributions to Sex and the City, Kevyn Aucoin Beauty and the Beast in Me, Will and Grace, Intern, Michael Jackson's Scream: HIStory in the Making, the music video Michael Jackson featuring Janet Jackson: Scream, Liza Minnelli: The Day After That, and Strangers with Candy.
Aucoin passed away on May 7, 2002, in Middletown, New York. His professional legacy spans multiple mediums, encompassing his contributions as an actor, director, author, photographer, and makeup artist.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
8 titles- Kevyn Aucoin Beauty & the Beast in Me (2017) as Self
- Zoolander (2001) as Derek's Derelicte Make-up Artist
- Intern (2000) as Kevyn Aucoin
- Strangers with Candy (1999) as Sharpei
- Will & Grace (1998) as Café Extra (uncredited)
- Sex and the City (1998) as Kevyn Aucoin
- HIStory on Film, Volume II (1997) Makeup Artist
- Michael Jackson's Scream: HIStory in the Making (1995) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Kevyn Aucoin best known for?
Kevyn Aucoin is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Zoolander (2001), Strangers with Candy (1999), Will & Grace (1998), Back to the Future (1985).
How many credits does Kevyn Aucoin have?
Kevyn Aucoin has accumulated over 8 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1995 to 2017.
What is Kevyn Aucoin's background in cinema and television?
Kevyn Aucoin was an American actor, make-up artist, photographer, and author born on February 14, 1962, in Shreveport, Louisiana. He authored several books featuring makeup techniques such as facial contouring, which was relatively unknown in popular culture at the time though pioneered and used in drag culture and sta...
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