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
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
Full Filmography
110 titles- Marshmallow (2025) VFX Artist
- Hearts of Darkness: The Making of the Final Friday (2025) as Self
- Long Lonesome Highway: The Story of Michael Parks (2025) as Self
- So Fades the Light (2025) Special Effects Makeup Artist
- Fuck My Son! (2025) Special Effects Makeup Artist
- In Search of Darkness: 1995-1999 (2025) as Self
- In Search of Darkness: 1990-1994 (2024) as Self
- October Roses (2023) as Police Officer
- October Roses (2023) Executive Producer
- Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story (2022) as Self
- Curse of the Re-Animator (2022) Thanks
- Beyond the Resonator (2022) Thanks
- KillRoy Was Here (2022) Makeup Artist
- Fear Street: 1978 (2021) Special Effects Makeup Artist
- Black Friday (2021) Makeup Effects Designer
- Black Friday (2021) Creature Design
- Quentin Tarantino: From a Movie Buff to a Hollywood Legend (2021) as Self (archive footage)
- Nightmares in the Makeup Chair (2021) as Self
- Tales Behind The Darkside: The Making Of Four Ghoulish Fables (2020) as Himself
- Doctor Sleep: Return To The Overlook (2020) as Self
- Doctor Sleep (2019) Special Effects Key Makeup Artist
- The Haunting of Hill House (2018) Makeup Department Head
- Secret Santa (2018) Executive Producer
- Secret Santa (2018) Special Effects Makeup Artist
- Gerald's Game (2017) Makeup Effects
- Don't Kill It (2016) Makeup Department Head
- Killer Waves (2016) as The Mayor
- It Follows (2015) Special Effects Key Makeup Artist
- Medieval Times: The Making of "Army of Darkness" (2015) as Self
- Medieval Times: The Making of "Army of Darkness" (2015) Still Photographer
- The Funhouse Massacre (2015) Special Effects Supervisor
- From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series (2014) Story
- Texas Chainsaw 3D (2013) Makeup Effects
- John Dies at the End (2013) Special Effects Makeup Artist
- John Dies at the End (2013) Creature Effects Technical Director
- Axe Giant: The Wrath of Paul Bunyan (2013) Co-Producer
- Comic Book Men (2012) as Self
- Deadly Impact (2010) Director
- The Dead Matter (2010) Producer
- Under the Scares (2010) as Self
- Children of the Corn (2009) Special Effects Makeup Artist
- Children of the Corn (2009) Makeup Effects Designer
- Boogeyman 3 (2008) Makeup Designer
- Buried Alive (2007) Director
- The Rage (2007) Director of Photography
- The Rage (2007) Director
- The Rage (2007) Producer
- The Rage (2007) Story
- Hostel (2006) Visual Effects Coordinator
- The Devil's Rejects (2005) Visual Effects Supervisor
- Ginger Snaps Back: The Beginning (2004) Special Effects
- Ginger Snaps Back: The Beginning (2004) Special Effects Makeup Artist
- Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002) Special Effects Key Makeup Artist
- Bubba Ho-tep (2002) Makeup Effects
- Spy Kids (2001) Makeup Effects
- Thir13en Ghosts (2001) Special Effects Makeup Artist
- Vanilla Sky (2001) Makeup Supervisor
- Ghosts of Mars (2001) Special Effects Makeup Artist
- My First Mister (2001) Co-Executive Producer
- From Dusk Till Dawn 3: The Hangman's Daughter (2000) Special Effects Makeup Artist
- The Making of 'Evil Dead II' or The Gore the Merrier (2000) as Self
- From Dusk Till Dawn 2: Texas Blood Money (1999) Special Effects Makeup Artist
- The Men Behind the Army (1999) as Self
- A Simple Plan (1998) Makeup Effects
- Black Cat Run (1998) Special Effects Makeup Artist
- Boogie Nights (1997) Special Effects Makeup Artist
- Wishmaster (1997) as Piano Wire Guy (uncredited)
- Wishmaster (1997) Director
- Wishmaster (1997) Makeup Effects Designer
- The Night Flier (1997) Makeup Effects
- Wicked Wishes: Making the Wishmaster (1997) as Self
- From Dusk Till Dawn (1996) Story
- From Dusk Till Dawn (1996) Co-Producer
- Darkman II: The Return of Durant (1995) Makeup Effects
- Lord of Illusions (1995) Special Effects Makeup Artist
- Tales from the Hood (1995) Special Effects Makeup Artist
- Pumpkinhead II: Blood Wings (1995) Makeup Supervisor
- The Demolitionist (1995) Story
- The Demolitionist (1995) Director
- Galaxis (1995) Makeup Supervisor
- Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday (1993) Special Effects Makeup Artist
- Cyborg 2 (1993) Special Effects Makeup Artist
- Ticks (1993) Special Effects Supervisor
- Body Bags (1993) Makeup Effects
- Body Bags (1993) Special Effects Makeup Artist
- Doppelganger (1993) Special Effects Makeup Artist
- Skinner (1993) Special Effects Makeup Artist
- Maniac Cop 3: Badge of Silence (1992) Special Effects Makeup Artist
- Dr. Giggles (1992) Makeup Effects
- The People Under the Stairs (1991) Makeup Supervisor
- Children of the Night (1991) Special Effects Makeup Artist
- From Dusk Til Dawn (1991) Director
- From Dusk Til Dawn (1991) Makeup Effects Designer
- From Dusk Til Dawn (1991) Special Effects Makeup Artist
- From Dusk Til Dawn (1991) Special Effects
- From Dusk Til Dawn (1991) Writer
- Misery (1990) Special Effects Makeup Artist
- Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III (1990) Makeup Supervisor
- Tales from the Darkside: The Movie (1990) Makeup Effects
- Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers (1989) Makeup Effects Designer
- Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers (1989) Special Effects Makeup Artist
- The Horror Show (1989) Special Effects
- The Horror Show (1989) Special Effects Makeup Artist
- Intruder (1989) Special Effects Makeup Artist
- Gorgon Video Magazine (1989) as Self
- Evil Dead II (1987) Makeup Effects
- From Beyond (1986) Special Effects
- Night of the Creeps (1986) as Beta Zombie
- Night of the Creeps (1986) Special Effects Makeup Artist
- TerrorVision (1986) Special Effects
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
What is Robert Kurtzman's background in cinema and television?
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...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Comic Book Men (2012) as Self — aged about 47
- Night of the Creeps (1986) as Beta Zombie — aged about 21
- Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story (2022) as Self — aged about 57
- Wishmaster (1997) as Piano Wire Guy (uncredited) — aged about 32
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