Jack Pierce
Makeup Artist

Jack Pierce Net Worth

Jack Pierce was a legendary movie makeup artist born on May 5, 1889 in Greece. He is best remembered for his work with Universal Studios, transforming actors into classic monsters such as Frankenstein in the 1931 film of the same name. His work has been praised for its creativity and artistry, and he is considered one of the most influential makeup artists in film history.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day May 5, 1889
Birth Place Greece
Age 130 YEARS OLD
Died On Jul 19, 1968 (age 79)
Birth Sign Taurus

💰 Net worth: $1.3 Million (2024)

About

Movie makeup Artist best remembered for transforming actors into classic monsters for Universal Studios, perhaps most notably the makeup for the 1931 film Frankenstein.

Before Fame

Universal studio head Carl Laemmle was impressed enough with the makeup job he did for The Monkey Talks and The Man Who Laughs that he hired him full-time.

Trivia

He transformed Bela Lugosi to become the famous vampire Dracula.

Family Life

Born in Greece, he would pass away 79 years later in Hollywood, California.

Associated With

He applied makeup to the iconic Frankenstein played by Boris Karloff.

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