7.9
Movie
Costume & Make-Up
Greg Cannom
- Born
- Died
- (aged 74)
- Birthplace
- Washington, D.C., United States of America
- Credits
- 67 titles
Biography
Greg Cannom (1951 – May 9, 2025) was an American special make-up effects artist. He is the recipient of several accolades, including five Academy Awards and two Saturn Awards, and has been nominated for four Primetime Emmy Awards and four BAFTA Awards.
Cannom is best known for his work on a variety of films, including Hook (1991), Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992), Mrs. Doubtfire (1993), The Mask (1994), Titanic (1997), Bicentennial Man (1999), Hannibal (2001), The Passion of the Christ (2004), The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008) and Vice (2018).
Signature work
Known For
7.9
Movie
7.6
Movie
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
7.0
Movie
The Mask
7.9
Movie
A Beautiful Mind
6.4
Movie
Van Helsing
7.2
Movie
Mrs. Doubtfire
6.4
Movie
Alien³
7.4
Movie
Bram Stoker's Dracula
7.0
Movie
White Chicks
7.3
Movie
Bicentennial Man
7.0
Movie
Vice
6.1
Movie
Jingle All the Way
7.1
Movie
The Lost Boys
7.5
Movie
The Insider
6.6
Movie
Cocoon
6.4
Movie
Ferrari
6.5
Movie
Cocoon: The Return
6.6
Movie
The Howling
Acting credits 10
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Rubberhead: The Life & Monsters of Steve Johnson Film | Self |
| 2019 | Making Apes: The Artists Who Changed Film Film | Self |
| 2014 | The Ultimate Nightmare: The Making of Curtains Film | |
| 2009 | The Curious Birth of Benjamin Button Film | Self |
| 2003 | Wreckage and Rage: Making 'Alien³' Film | Self |
| 2001 | Breaking the Silence: The Making of Hannibal Film | Self |
| 1998 | Designing 'Blade' Film | Self |
| 1988 | Kid Safe: The Video Film | Alien |
| 1983 | Michael Jackson's Thriller Film | Zombie (uncredited) |
| 1953 | The Oscars TV | Self (1 ep) |
Crew credits 59
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Ferrari Film | Prosthetic Designer |
| 2018 | Vice Film | Prosthetic Designer, Makeup Effects Designer |
| 2016 | Fan Film | Special Effects Makeup Artist |
| 2008 | The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Film | Makeup Effects Designer |
| 2004 | The Life and Death of Peter Sellers Film | Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
| 2004 | White Chicks Film | Makeup Effects Designer |
| 2004 | Van Helsing Film | Makeup Effects Designer |
| 2003 | The Singing Detective Film | Special Effects Makeup Artist |
| 2001 | A Beautiful Mind Film | Special Effects Makeup Artist |
| 2001 | America's Sweethearts Film | Special Effects Makeup Artist |
| 2000 | Bless the Child Film | Special Effects Makeup Artist |
| 1999 | Bicentennial Man Film | Makeup Effects Designer |
| 1999 | The Insider Film | Makeup Artist |
| 1999 | Idle Hands Film | Makeup Effects |
| 1998 | Beauty Film | Makeup Effects, Makeup Artist |
| 1997 | Titanic Film | Makeup Effects, Special Effects Makeup Artist |
| 1997 | 8 Heads in a Duffel Bag Film | Makeup Designer |
| 1996 | Jingle All the Way Film | Makeup Artist |
| 1996 | Thinner Film | Special Effects Makeup Artist |
| 1995 | Nine Months Film | Special Effects Makeup Artist |
| 1995 | Roommates Film | Makeup Artist |
| 1994 | The Puppet Masters Film | Makeup Effects |
| 1994 | The Mask Film | Special Effects Makeup Artist |
| 1993 | Mrs. Doubtfire Film | Special Effects Makeup Artist |
| 1993 | The Man Without a Face Film | Special Effects Makeup Artist |
| 1993 | The Last P.O.W.? The Bobby Garwood Story Film | Makeup Effects |
| 1993 | Spirit of the Wild Film | Special Effects Makeup Artist |
| 1992 | Hoffa Film | Makeup Designer |
| 1992 | Bram Stoker's Dracula Film | Special Effects Makeup Artist |
| 1992 | Alien³ Film | Special Effects Makeup Artist |
| 1991 | Subspecies Film | Special Effects Makeup Artist |
| 1991 | Kickboxer 2: The Road Back Film | Special Effects Makeup Artist |
| 1990 | Captain America Film | Special Effects Makeup Artist |
| 1990 | Meridian Film | Makeup Effects |
| 1990 | Postcards from the Edge Film | Makeup Artist |
| 1990 | The Exorcist III Film | Special Effects Makeup Artist |
| 1990 | Crash and Burn Film | Special Effects Makeup Artist |
| 1989 | Dr. Alien Film | Special Effects, Makeup Artist |
| 1989 | Cyborg Film | Makeup Effects |
| 1988 | Monsters TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 1988 | Cocoon: The Return Film | Special Effects |
| 1988 | Big Top Pee-wee Film | Prosthetic Designer |
| 1988 | Kid Safe: The Video Film | Makeup Effects |
| 1987 | Cherry 2000 Film | Makeup Effects, Special Effects Makeup Artist |
| 1987 | The Lost Boys Film | Prosthetics |
| 1986 | Vamp Film | Makeup Effects, Special Effects Makeup Artist |
| 1986 | Radioactive Dreams Film | Special Effects Makeup Artist |
| 1986 | Amazing Stories Film | Makeup Artist, Creature Design |
| 1985 | Cocoon Film | Makeup Effects, Special Effects Makeup Artist |
| 1984 | Surf 2 Film | Makeup Effects |
| 1983 | Michael Jackson's Thriller Film | Special Effects Makeup Artist |
| 1983 | Curtains Film | Prosthetics |
| 1982 | The Sword and the Sorcerer Film | Special Effects Makeup Artist |
| 1981 | The Howling Film | Special Effects Makeup Artist |
| 1980 | Without Warning Film | Makeup Effects |
| 1979 | An American Christmas Carol Film | Makeup Designer |
| 1979 | Mistress of the Apes Film | Makeup Effects |
| 1978 | It Lives Again Film | Makeup Effects |
| 1977 | Hot Tomorrows Film | Special Effects Makeup Artist |