Shaun Smith (make-up effects artist)
Shaun Smith  | |
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| Occupation | Special make-up effects artist | 
| Website | http://www.shaunsmithfx.com/ | 
Shaun Smith is an American special make-up effects supervisor and prop creator from Rockford, Illinois.[1] His work portfolio includes major theatrical releases such as 300, Face/Off, Conan the Barbarian, I Am Legend, The Monkey King 3, Dawn of the Dead, Starship Troopers, and Chronicles of Narnia.[2]
Films
Smith has created prosthetic makeup and special effects for films including Exeter,[3][4] The Monkey King[5] (for which he spent nine months on set in China training over 100 crew members[2][1]). He also worked as creature designer for the film Conan the Barbarian[6] and as creature supervisor in addition to his makeup work in 300.[7]
Partial filmography
- The Monkey King 3 (2018)
 - Eternal Wave (2017)
 - The Monkey King 2 (2016)
 - Hap and Leonard (TV series) (2016)
 - Exeter (2015)
 - The Monkey King (2014)
 - Eagleheart (TV series) (2013-2014)
 - The Cabin in the Woods (2012)
 - Conan the Barbarian (2011)
 - The Forbidden Kingdom (2008)
 - I Am Legend (2007)
 - 300 (2006)
 - End of the Spear (2005)
 - Dawn of the Dead (2004)
 
Awards
Smith's work in 300 was nominated for Best Makeup at the 34th annual Saturn Awards,[8][9] as well as recognized at the 80th Academy Awards "bakeoff".[10] His work in Conan the Barbarian was also nominated in the 38th Saturn Awards.[11][12]
References
- ^ a b Braun, Georgette. "Rockford native Shaun Smith created creatures for 'Conan'". Rockford Register Star.
 - ^ a b Vinson, Crystal (2011), "Q&A with Shaun Smith", Pork & Mead, no. Nov-Dec 2011, p. 43
 - ^ "Backmask gets a new image and a slew of updates". www.joblo.com. January 15, 2013.
 - ^ "BACKMASK (Not Yet Released)". www.thetoptenmoviesofalltime.com. March 26, 2014. Archived from the original on April 16, 2017. Retrieved 2021-06-05.
 - ^ Chu, Karen (October 31, 2010). "No Monkey Business as Competing Versions of Chinese Legend Go into Production". The Hollywood Reporter.
 - ^ Marnell, Blair. "FX Team Joins Conan". Viacom. Retrieved 16 January 2016.
 - ^ ".A.C. Cosmetics hosts 80th Academy Makeup and Hair award bakeoff after-party". January 20, 2008. Archived from the original on 2010-10-27. Retrieved 2014-07-25.
 - ^ "The 34th Annual Saturn Award Nominations". Archived from the original on 2011-09-27. Retrieved 2011-06-18.
 - ^ "'300' conquers Saturn Awards Nominations". February 21, 2008. Archived from the original on July 27, 2014. Retrieved 2014-07-25.
 - ^ "M.A.C. Cosmetics hosts 80th Academy Makeup and Hair award bakeoff after-party". globalfashionreport.com. Retrieved March 4, 2022.
 - ^ "SFX | GamesRadar+". SFX Magazine. Retrieved 2021-06-05.
 - ^ "Saturn Award Nominations 2012". Collider. February 29, 2012.
 
External links
- Shaun Smith at IMDb
 - Shaun Smith: Make-Up Effects Official Website