Lois Burwell
- Known For
- Costume & Make-Up
- Born
- January 1, 1960 in United Kingdom
- Active Years
- 1953–2023 (71 Years)
- Total Credits
- 45 credits in database
Biography
Lois Burwell is a British makeup artist working in the film industry with a credit count of forty-four. Born on January 1, 1960, in the United Kingdom, she specializes in costume and makeup. Her professional biography notes that she is an Academy Award-winning makeup artist who won the Best Makeup Oscar at the 68th Academy Awards for her work on the film Braveheart, an award she shared with Peter Frampton and Paul Pattison. Maintained as a public profile within movie and television databases, her personal record reflects her extensive contributions to the field of costume and makeup spanning numerous known credits in cinema and television.
Career overview
Lois Burwell is a British makeup artist known for her work in the costume and makeup department. Born on January 1, 1960, in the United Kingdom, Burwell has built a notable career in film and television production, accumulating 44 known credits in her field according to archival data.
Among her career achievements, Burwell won the Academy Award for Best Makeup at the 68th Academy Awards. She shared this competitive win for the film Braveheart with her colleagues Peter Frampton and Paul Pattison.
Her professional profile on industry databases highlights a sustained presence in the entertainment industry within the costume and makeup sector, reflecting her contributions to feature films and other media productions throughout her career.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
45 titles- 80 for Brady (2023) Makeup Department Head
- Ready Player One (2018) Makeup Designer
- The BFG (2016) Makeup Department Head
- Bridge of Spies (2015) Makeup Artist
- Lincoln (2012) Makeup Designer
- Face Off (2011) as Guest Judge
- War Horse (2011) Makeup Designer
- War of the Worlds (2005) Makeup Department Head
- Collateral (2004) Makeup Artist
- The Last Samurai (2003) Makeup Designer
- Catch Me If You Can: Behind the Camera (2003) as Self
- Catch Me If You Can (2002) Makeup Department Head
- Captain Corelli's Mandolin (2001) Makeup Designer
- Almost Famous (2000) Makeup Department Head
- The Green Mile (1999) Key Makeup Artist
- Magnolia (1999) Makeup Artist
- Saving Private Ryan (1998) Key Makeup Artist
- Hilary and Jackie (1998) Key Makeup Artist
- The Fifth Element (1997) Makeup Department Head
- The Fifth Element (1997) Key Makeup Artist
- The Rainmaker (1997) Makeup Artist
- Braveheart (1995) Makeup Artist
- Little Buddha (1993) Assistant Makeup Artist
- The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992) Makeup Department Head
- Blue Ice (1992) Makeup Artist
- Hamlet (1990) Makeup Artist
- Air America (1990) Makeup Supervisor
- Jekyll & Hyde (1990) Makeup Artist
- Shirley Valentine (1989) Makeup Artist
- Red Dwarf (1988) Makeup Designer
- Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) Makeup Artist
- Jack the Ripper (1988) Makeup Artist
- Without a Clue (1988) Makeup Artist
- The Princess Bride (1987) Makeup Supervisor
- The Fourth Protocol (1987) Makeup Department Head
- Highlander (1986) Makeup Supervisor
- Mona Lisa (1986) Makeup Artist
- Heavenly Pursuits (1986) Makeup Artist
- Legend (1985) Makeup Artist
- Master of the Game (1984) Makeup Artist
- Party Party (1983) Assistant Makeup Artist
- Runners (1983) Makeup Artist
- The Draughtsman's Contract (1982) Makeup Artist
- Gregory's Girl (1980) Makeup Artist
- The Oscars (1953) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Lois Burwell best known for?
Lois Burwell is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including 80 for Brady (2023), Ready Player One (2018), The BFG (2016), Bridge of Spies (2015).
When and where was Lois Burwell born?
Lois Burwell was born on January 1, 1960 in United Kingdom.
How many credits does Lois Burwell have?
Lois Burwell has accumulated over 45 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1953 to 2023.
What is Lois Burwell's background in cinema and television?
Lois Burwell is a British makeup artist working in the film industry with a credit count of forty-four. Born on January 1, 1960, in the United Kingdom, she specializes in costume and makeup. Her professional biography notes that she is an Academy Award-winning makeup artist who won the Best Makeup Oscar at the 68th Aca...
Lois Burwell by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Face Off (2011) as Guest Judge — aged about 51
- The Oscars (1953) as Self — aged about 6
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