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George Henry Westmore (27 June 1879 – 12 July 1931) was an English hairdresser who emigrated to the United States with his family, including several relatives who became prominent in Hollywood. Specializing in wig-making, and later make-up, he established the first movie make-up department in 1917.
- 12 July 1931 (aged 52), Hollywood, California, US
- George Henry Westmore, 27 June 1879, Newport, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
- Hairdresser / make-up artist
July 12, 1931 · Hollywood, California, USA (suicide) Mini Bio. A former Hairdresser (Winston Churchill was said to have thought of him highly as a barber), George Westmore emigrated with his family from England to the US in the early 20th century.
- June 27, 1879
- July 12, 1931
George Westmore. Makeup Department: The Nut. A former Hairdresser (Winston Churchill was said to have thought of him highly as a barber), George Westmore emigrated with his family from England to the US in the early 20th century. Determined to make himself and his family a good living in his adopted country, Westmore also took up wig-making ...
- Make-Up Department
- June 27, 1879
- George Westmore
- July 12, 1931
Westmore Family, family of Hollywood makeup artists credited with having introduced the art of makeup to the motion-picture industry. Born in Great Britain, on the Isle of Wight, George Westmore (1879–1931) fought in the South African (Boer) War and, after marriage to a hometown friend, Ada Savage.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
George Henry Westmore, the Father of the Motion Picture Make-up Business. Learn how George Established an Industry that did not exist From Left to Right; Wally, Ada, George (Standing), Monte (Standing, middle), Dorothy, and the twins, Ernie (seated, middle front) Percy, and the family dog.
George Henry Westmore (27 June 1879 – 12 July 1931) was an English hairdresser who emigrated to the United States with his family, including several relatives who became prominent in Hollywood. Specializing in wig-making, and later make-up, he established the first movie make-up department in 1917.
The Westmore Family is a well-known name in the Hollywood makeup industry. Beginning with patriarch George Westmore, the Westmore family has had four generations actively involved in Hollywood as makeup artists. George Westmore founded Hollywood's inaugural makeup department in 1917.
