Robert Short
Robert Short is a makeup artist. He won at the 61st Academy Awards in the category of Best Makeup for his work on Beetlejuice. He shared his Oscar with Steve La Porte and Ve Neill.
Robert Short
- Name
- Robert Short
- Birth Name
- Robert Yates Short
- Occupation
- makeup artist and visual effects artist
- Born
- 2000
- Honours
- Academy Award for Best Makeup and Hairstyling
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In addition to doing makeup, he also does visuals, and has done some writing and producing as well.
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Key facts
• Name — Robert Short • Birth Name — Robert Yates Short • Occupation — makeup artist and visual effects artist • Years Active — 1976–present • Website — http: www.robertshortfx.com/
Selected filmography
Selected filmography
• Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979) • E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) • Splash (1984) • Beetlejuice (1988) • Super Force (TV series) (1990–1992) • Punisher: War Zone (2008)
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