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Robert Kurtzman

Known For
Costume & Make-Up
Born
November 25, 1964 in Crestline, Ohio, USA
Active Years
1986–2025 (40 Years)
Total Credits
110 credits in database
Costume & Make-Up Born Nov 25, 1964 Crestline, Ohio, USA 110 credits
110
Total Credits
1986–2025
40 Years Career Span
68
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Biography

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Name: Robert Kurtzman.
Birth Date: November 25, 1964.
Place of Birth: Crestline, Ohio, USA.
Nationality/Profession: American film director, producer, screenwriter, and special effects creator [4] or special effects makeup artist [2].
Known For: Costume & Makeup [1].
Known Credits: 88 [1].
Affiliations: Co-founded KNB EFX Group [2].
Awards: KNB EFX Group won a 2001 Emmy Award during his time there [2]. He is described as having award-winning, photo-realistic effects work [3].
Work/Credits: Makeup Department for From Dusk Till Dawn [3]. His work is seen in hundreds of movies [3].
Experience: More than four decades in special make-up, creature effects, and genre filmmaking [3].

Robert Kurtzman was born on November 25, 1964, in Crestline, Ohio, USA. He is an American film director, producer, screenwriter, and special effects creator or special effects makeup artist. Kurtzman is known for his work in costume and makeup and has 88 known credits. He co-founded KNB EFX Group, which won a 2001 Emmy Award during his tenure. His photo-realistic effects work has appeared in hundreds of movies, including the film From Dusk Till Dawn, where he worked in the makeup department. For more than four decades, Kurtzman has been involved in special make-up, creature effects, and genre filmmaking.
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[1] Robert Kurtzman, born November 25, 1964, in Crestline, Ohio, USA. Known for Costume & Makeup. 88 known credits.
[2] American film director, producer, screenwriter, and special effects makeup artist. Co-founded KNB EFX Group. KNB EFX Group won a 2001 Emmy Award.
[3] Makeup Department: From Dusk Till Dawn. Icon in special make-up, creature effects, and genre filmmaking for more than four decades. Award-winning, photo-realistic effects work in hundreds of movies.
[4] American film director, producer, screenwriter, and special effects creator.
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Name: Robert Kurtzman.
Born: November 25, 1964, in Crestline, Ohio, USA.
Professions: American film director, producer, screenwriter, special effects creator, and special effects makeup artist.
Specialization: Costume and makeup, special make-up, creature effects, and genre filmmaking.
Experience: More than four decades in the industry.
Key Affiliation: Co-founder of KNB EFX Group.
Awards: KNB EFX Group won a 2001 Emmy Award. Kurtzman's work is described as award-winning and photo-realistic.
Credits: 88 known credits (TMDB); work seen in hundreds of movies (IMDb); Makeup Department for From Dusk Till Dawn (IMDb).
Paragraph 1: Identity and Background.
Robert Kurtzman is an American film director, producer, screenwriter, and special effects creator. Born on November 25, 1964, in Crestline, Ohio, USA, he has been an icon in the fields of special make-up, creature effects, and genre filmmaking for more than four decades. His professional work includes roles in the makeup department for From Dusk Till Dawn.
Paragraph 2: Career and Achievements.
Kurtzman is recognized for his award-winning, photo-realistic effects work, which has appeared in hundreds of movies, including major Hollywood blockbusters. He is known for his contributions to costume and makeup. As a co-founder of KNB EFX Group, he was part of the organization that won a 2001 Emmy Award. His professional credits include 88 known entries.
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Robert Kurtzman is an American film director, producer, screenwriter, and special effects creator. Born on November 25, 1964, in Crestline, Ohio, USA, he has been an icon in the fields of special make-up, creature effects, and genre filmmaking for more than four decades. His professional work includes roles in the makeup department for From Dusk Till Dawn.

Kurtzman is recognized for his award-winning, photo-realistic effects work, which has appeared in hundreds of movies, including major Hollywood blockbusters. He is known for his contributions to costume and makeup. As a co-founder of KNB EFX Group, he was part of the organization that won a 2001 Emmy Award. His professional credits include 88 known entries.

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Career timeline

Marshmallow · VFX ArtistHearts of Darkness: The Making of the Final FridayLong Lonesome Highway: The Story of Michael ParksSo Fades the Light · Special Effects Makeup ArtistFuck My Son! · Special Effects Makeup Artist
In Search of Darkness: 1990-1994
October RosesOctober Roses · Executive Producer
Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund StoryCurse of the Re-Animator · ThanksBeyond the Resonator · ThanksKillRoy Was Here · Makeup Artist
Fear Street: 1978 · Special Effects Makeup ArtistBlack Friday · Makeup Effects DesignerBlack Friday · Creature DesignQuentin Tarantino: From a Movie Buff to a Hollywood LegendNightmares in the Makeup Chair
Tales Behind The Darkside: The Making Of Four Ghoulish FablesDoctor Sleep: Return To The Overlook
Doctor Sleep · Special Effects Key Makeup Artist
The Haunting of Hill House · Makeup Department HeadSecret Santa · Executive ProducerSecret Santa · Special Effects Makeup Artist
Gerald's Game · Makeup Effects
Don't Kill It · Makeup Department HeadKiller Waves
It Follows · Special Effects Key Makeup ArtistMedieval Times: The Making of "Army of Darkness"Medieval Times: The Making of "Army of Darkness" · Still PhotographerThe Funhouse Massacre · Special Effects Supervisor
From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series · Story
Texas Chainsaw 3D · Makeup EffectsJohn Dies at the End · Special Effects Makeup ArtistJohn Dies at the End · Creature Effects Technical DirectorAxe Giant: The Wrath of Paul Bunyan · Co-Producer
Comic Book Men
Deadly Impact · DirectorThe Dead Matter · ProducerUnder the Scares
Children of the Corn · Special Effects Makeup ArtistChildren of the Corn · Makeup Effects Designer
Boogeyman 3 · Makeup Designer
Buried Alive · DirectorThe Rage · Director of PhotographyThe Rage · DirectorThe Rage · ProducerThe Rage · Story
Hostel · Visual Effects Coordinator
The Devil's Rejects · Visual Effects Supervisor
Ginger Snaps Back: The Beginning · Special EffectsGinger Snaps Back: The Beginning · Special Effects Makeup Artist
Austin Powers in Goldmember · Special Effects Key Makeup ArtistBubba Ho-tep · Makeup Effects
Spy Kids · Makeup EffectsThir13en Ghosts · Special Effects Makeup ArtistVanilla Sky · Makeup SupervisorGhosts of Mars · Special Effects Makeup ArtistMy First Mister · Co-Executive Producer
From Dusk Till Dawn 3: The Hangman's Daughter · Special Effects Makeup ArtistThe Making of 'Evil Dead II' or The Gore the Merrier
From Dusk Till Dawn 2: Texas Blood Money · Special Effects Makeup ArtistThe Men Behind the Army
A Simple Plan · Makeup EffectsBlack Cat Run · Special Effects Makeup Artist
Boogie Nights · Special Effects Makeup ArtistWishmasterWishmaster · DirectorWishmaster · Makeup Effects DesignerThe Night Flier · Makeup Effects
From Dusk Till Dawn · StoryFrom Dusk Till Dawn · Co-Producer
Darkman II: The Return of Durant · Makeup EffectsLord of Illusions · Special Effects Makeup ArtistTales from the Hood · Special Effects Makeup ArtistPumpkinhead II: Blood Wings · Makeup SupervisorThe Demolitionist · Story
Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday · Special Effects Makeup ArtistCyborg 2 · Special Effects Makeup ArtistTicks · Special Effects SupervisorBody Bags · Makeup EffectsBody Bags · Special Effects Makeup Artist

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What movies or TV shows is Robert Kurtzman best known for?

Robert Kurtzman is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story (2022), Curse of the Re-Animator (2022), Beyond the Resonator (2022), Fear Street: 1978 (2021).

When and where was Robert Kurtzman born?

Robert Kurtzman was born on November 25, 1964 in Crestline, Ohio, USA.

How many credits does Robert Kurtzman have?

Robert Kurtzman has accumulated over 110 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1986 to 2025.

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Subject: Robert Kurtzman (Costume & Make-Up). Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use only provided facts. No inventions. No markdown/asterisks/headings/bullets. Plain text only. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Word Count: 90-130 words. Name: Robert Kurtzman. Birth Date: November 25, 1964. Pla...

Robert Kurtzman by the numbers

110credits
107films
3TV series
1986–2025active years

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