Jack P. Pierce

Jack P. Pierce

1889–1968·Deceased·Active 1917–1999

As we look back on the cinematic pioneers of the 20th century, no individual is more significant in his field than genius makeup artist Jack Pierce, the legendary monster-maker who worked in the 1930s and 1940s at Universal Studios during its classic horror period. Pierce's story is equal parts triumph and tragedy. After emigrating to the US from ...

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187Films
1466Posters
82Years active
1946Peak year
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