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Howard Berger
Costume & Make-Up

Howard Berger

Born 1964-12-20
Burbank, California, USA
Department: Costume & Make-Up

Biography

Howard Berger (born 20 December 1964) is a special make-up effects creator who is best known for his work on The Chronicles of Narnia films. He has over 200 films to his credit since 1977. Berger is the co-founder of KNB EFX Group along with Robert Kurtzman and Greg Nicotero. The company specialises in prosthetic makeup, better known as special make-up effects, and has worked on over 400 film and television projects. Berger also often works with Sam Raimi, with whom he has collaborated since 1986. They worked together on Oz the Great and Powerful. He has won an Emmy for the makeup in the TV show The Walking Dead. Description above from the Wikipedia article Howard Berger, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Known For

Prominent works featuring Howard Berger

Inglourious Basterds
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Inglourious Basterds

2009
TMDB4.1
Kill Bill: Vol. 1
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Kill Bill: Vol. 1

2003
TMDB4.0
Reservoir Dogs
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Reservoir Dogs

1992
TMDB4.0
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
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The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

2005
TMDB3.5
Unbreakable
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Unbreakable

2000
TMDB3.5
Mulholland Drive
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Mulholland Drive

2001
TMDB3.9
Transformers: The Last Knight
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Transformers: The Last Knight

2017
TMDB3.0
Oz the Great and Powerful
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Oz the Great and Powerful

2013
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Death Proof
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Death Proof

2007
TMDB3.4
Déjà Vu
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Déjà Vu

2006
TMDB3.5

Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (146 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
Till Death Do Us Part: Making of Bride of Re-AnimatorTill Death Do Us Part: Making of Bride of Re-AnimatorHimselfMovie2026
The Vampire LestatThe Vampire LestatMakeup Effects DesignerTV Series2026
The Vampire LestatThe Vampire LestatMakeup Department HeadTV Series2026
MichaelMichaelSpecial Effects Makeup ArtistMovie2026
Hearts of Darkness: The Making of the Final FridayHearts of Darkness: The Making of the Final FridaySelfMovie2025
Doc of ChuckyDoc of ChuckySelfMovie2024
ChallengersChallengersProsthetic DesignerMovie2024
JulesJulesMakeup DesignerMovie2023
Slice!Slice!HowardMovie2022
Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund StoryHollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund StorySelfMovie2022
Curse of the Re-AnimatorCurse of the Re-AnimatorThanksMovie2022
Beyond the ResonatorBeyond the ResonatorThanksMovie2022
Licorice PizzaLicorice PizzaThanksMovie2021
Space Jam: A New LegacySpace Jam: A New LegacyMakeup Department HeadMovie2021
Tales Behind The Darkside: The Making Of Four Ghoulish FablesHimselfMovie2020
Spenser ConfidentialSpenser ConfidentialMakeup Department HeadMovie2020
Making Apes: The Artists Who Changed FilmMaking Apes: The Artists Who Changed FilmSelfMovie2019
Instant FamilyInstant FamilyMakeup Department HeadMovie2018
Mile 22Mile 22Makeup Department HeadMovie2018
The OrvilleThe OrvilleSpecial Effects Makeup ArtistTV Series2017
Transformers: The Last KnightTransformers: The Last KnightMakeup ArtistMovie2017
Patriots DayPatriots DayMakeup Department HeadMovie2016
Daddy's HomeDaddy's HomeMakeup ArtistMovie2015
Medieval Times: The Making of "Army of Darkness"Medieval Times: The Making of "Army of Darkness"SelfMovie2015
The GamblerThe GamblerMakeup Department HeadMovie2014
The Green InfernoThe Green InfernoMakeup EffectsMovie2014
Lone SurvivorLone SurvivorMakeup Department HeadMovie2013
Lone SurvivorLone SurvivorMakeup EffectsMovie2013
Oz the Great and PowerfulOz the Great and PowerfulSpecial Effects Makeup ArtistMovie2013
ManiacManiacSpecial Effects Makeup ArtistMovie2012
HitchcockHitchcockProsthetic SupervisorMovie2012
The Man with the Iron FistsThe Man with the Iron FistsSpecial Effects Makeup ArtistMovie2012
Seven PsychopathsSeven PsychopathsSpecial Effects Makeup ArtistMovie2012
The GreyThe GreySpecial Effects Key Makeup ArtistMovie2012
The GreyThe GreyAnimatronic and Prosthetic EffectsMovie2012
Swallowed Souls: The Making of 'Evil Dead 2'Swallowed Souls: The Making of 'Evil Dead 2'SelfMovie2011
Nightmare FactoryNightmare FactorySelfMovie2011
Spy Kids: All the Time in the WorldSpy Kids: All the Time in the WorldMakeup ArtistMovie2011
Fright NightFright NightMakeup Effects DesignerMovie2011
Still Screaming: The Ultimate Scary Movie RetrospectiveStill Screaming: The Ultimate Scary Movie RetrospectiveSelfMovie2011
Scream: The Inside StoryScream: The Inside StorySelfMovie2011
I Am Number FourI Am Number FourMakeup DesignerMovie2011
The Boy Who Cried WerewolfThe Boy Who Cried WerewolfMakeup Effects DesignerMovie2010
The United Monster Talent AgencyThe United Monster Talent AgencyProducerMovie2010
Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street LegacyNever Sleep Again: The Elm Street LegacySelfMovie2010
Edge of DarknessEdge of DarknessMakeup EffectsMovie2010
Creating the DeaditesCreating the DeaditesSelfMovie2009
The Final DestinationThe Final DestinationMakeup EffectsMovie2009
Inglourious BasterdsInglourious BasterdsMakeup EffectsMovie2009
Drag Me to HellDrag Me to HellSpecial Effects Makeup ArtistMovie2009
Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFXFantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFXSelfMovie2008
MirrorsMirrorsSpecial Effects Makeup ArtistMovie2008
He Who Made Monsters: The Life and Art of Jack PierceHe Who Made Monsters: The Life and Art of Jack PierceSelfMovie2008
The Great DebatersThe Great DebatersSpecial Effects Makeup ArtistMovie2007
30 Even Scarier Movie Moments30 Even Scarier Movie MomentsSelfTV Series2007
Death ProofDeath ProofMakeup Effects DesignerMovie2007
Planet TerrorPlanet TerrorSpecial Effects Makeup ArtistMovie2007
The ReapingThe ReapingSpecial Effects SupervisorMovie2007
Down to the Bone: Anatomy of a PrequelDown to the Bone: Anatomy of a PrequelSelfMovie2007
The HitcherThe HitcherMakeup DesignerMovie2007
We All Scream for Ice CreamWe All Scream for Ice CreamSpecial Effects Makeup ArtistMovie2007
Valerie on the StairsValerie on the StairsSpecial Effects Makeup ArtistMovie2006
Déjà VuDéjà VuSpecial Effects Makeup ArtistMovie2006
ChocolateChocolateSpecial Effects Makeup ArtistMovie2006
The V WordThe V WordSpecial Effects Makeup ArtistMovie2006
FamilyFamilySpecial Effects Makeup ArtistMovie2006
The Damned ThingThe Damned ThingSpecial Effects Makeup ArtistMovie2006
Deer WomanDeer WomanSpecial Effects Makeup ArtistMovie2006
Cemetery GatesCemetery GatesStoner Dude DougMovie2006
DesperationDesperationAnimatronic and Prosthetic EffectsMovie2006
DesperationDesperationSpecial Effects Makeup ArtistMovie2006
The Hills Have EyesThe Hills Have EyesMakeup Effects DesignerMovie2006
Pick Me UpPick Me UpSpecial Effects Makeup ArtistMovie2006
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the WardrobeThe Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the WardrobeProsthetic Makeup ArtistMovie2005
JeniferJeniferSpecial Effects Makeup ArtistMovie2005
Dance of the DeadDance of the DeadSpecial Effects Makeup ArtistMovie2005
Dreams in the Witch HouseDreams in the Witch HouseSpecial Effects Makeup ArtistMovie2005
The Adventures of Sharkboy and LavagirlThe Adventures of Sharkboy and LavagirlMakeup EffectsMovie2005
CursedCursedMakeup Effects DesignerMovie2005
Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate EventsLemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate EventsSpecial Effects SupervisorMovie2004
Riding the BulletRiding the BulletSpecial Effects Makeup ArtistMovie2004
I ♥ HuckabeesI ♥ HuckabeesProstheticsMovie2004
Ginger Snaps Back: The BeginningGinger Snaps Back: The BeginningSpecial EffectsMovie2004
Ginger Snaps Back: The BeginningGinger Snaps Back: The BeginningSpecial Effects Makeup ArtistMovie2004
Ginger Snaps 2: UnleashedGinger Snaps 2: UnleashedSpecial EffectsMovie2004
Kill Bill: Vol. 1Kill Bill: Vol. 1Special Effects Makeup ArtistMovie2003
Kill Bill: Vol. 1Kill Bill: Vol. 1Makeup EffectsMovie2003
Bubba Ho-tepBubba Ho-tepMakeup EffectsMovie2002
Vanilla SkyVanilla SkyMakeup SupervisorMovie2001
Thir13en GhostsThir13en GhostsSpecial Effects Key Makeup ArtistMovie2001
Ghosts of MarsGhosts of MarsSpecial Effects Makeup ArtistMovie2001
Planet of the ApesPlanet of the ApesGorillaMovie2001
EvolutionEvolutionEffects SupervisorMovie2001
Mulholland DriveMulholland DriveSpecial Effects Makeup ArtistMovie2001
Adam Sandler Goes to HellAdam Sandler Goes to HellSelfMovie2001
Spy KidsSpy KidsMakeup EffectsMovie2001
UnbreakableUnbreakableMakeup EffectsMovie2000
The Making of 'Evil Dead II' or The Gore the MerrierThe Making of 'Evil Dead II' or The Gore the MerrierSelfMovie2000
From Dusk Till Dawn 3: The Hangman's DaughterFrom Dusk Till Dawn 3: The Hangman's DaughterSpecial Effects Makeup ArtistMovie2000
The Men Behind the ArmyThe Men Behind the ArmySelfMovie1999
House on Haunted HillHouse on Haunted HillMakeup EffectsMovie1999
From Dusk Till Dawn 2: Texas Blood MoneyFrom Dusk Till Dawn 2: Texas Blood MoneySpecial Effects Makeup ArtistMovie1999
A Simple PlanA Simple PlanMakeup SupervisorMovie1998
Black Cat RunBlack Cat RunSpecial Effects Makeup ArtistMovie1998
Boogie NightsBoogie NightsSpecial Effects Makeup ArtistMovie1997
WishmasterWishmasterParty Guard #1Movie1997
WishmasterWishmasterMakeup Effects DesignerMovie1997
The Night FlierThe Night FlierMakeup EffectsMovie1997
Pumpkinhead II: Blood WingsPumpkinhead II: Blood WingsMakeup SupervisorMovie1995
Lord of IllusionsLord of IllusionsSpecial Effects Makeup ArtistMovie1995
Darkman II: The Return of DurantDarkman II: The Return of DurantMakeup EffectsMovie1995
GalaxisGalaxisMakeup SupervisorMovie1995
Tales from the HoodTales from the HoodSpecial Effects Makeup ArtistMovie1995
Masters of Illusion: The Wizards of Special EffectsMasters of Illusion: The Wizards of Special EffectsSelfMovie1994
Cyborg 2Cyborg 2Special Effects Makeup ArtistMovie1993
TicksTicksSpecial Effects SupervisorMovie1993
SkinnerSkinnerSpecial Effects Makeup ArtistMovie1993
Jason Goes to Hell: The Final FridayJason Goes to Hell: The Final FridaySpecial Effects Makeup ArtistMovie1993
Body BagsBody BagsMakeup EffectsMovie1993
Body BagsBody BagsSpecial Effects Makeup ArtistMovie1993
DoppelgangerDoppelgangerSpecial Effects Makeup ArtistMovie1993
Maniac Cop 3: Badge of SilenceManiac Cop 3: Badge of SilenceSpecial Effects Makeup ArtistMovie1992
Dr. GigglesDr. GigglesMakeup EffectsMovie1992
Reservoir DogsReservoir DogsSpecial Effects Makeup ArtistMovie1992
Children of the NightChildren of the NightSpecial Effects Makeup ArtistMovie1991
From Dusk Til DawnFrom Dusk Til DawnMakeup Effects DesignerMovie1991
From Dusk Til DawnFrom Dusk Til DawnSpecial EffectsMovie1991
MiseryMiserySpecial Effects Makeup ArtistMovie1990
Tales from the Darkside: The MovieTales from the Darkside: The MovieMakeup EffectsMovie1990
Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre IIILeatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre IIISpecial Effects Makeup ArtistMovie1990
The Making of 'Nightmare on Elm Street IV'The Making of 'Nightmare on Elm Street IV'SelfMovie1989
Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael MyersHalloween 5: The Revenge of Michael MyersMakeup Effects DesignerMovie1989
Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael MyersHalloween 5: The Revenge of Michael MyersSpecial Effects Makeup ArtistMovie1989
Gorgon Video MagazineGorgon Video MagazineSelfMovie1989
The Horror ShowThe Horror ShowSpecial EffectsMovie1989
The Horror ShowThe Horror ShowSpecial Effects Makeup ArtistMovie1989
IntruderIntruderMakeup Department HeadMovie1989
Creepshow 2Creepshow 2Makeup Effects DesignerMovie1987
Evil Dead IIEvil Dead IIMakeup EffectsMovie1987
Night of the CreepsNight of the CreepsBeta ZombieMovie1986
Night of the CreepsNight of the CreepsSpecial Effects Makeup ArtistMovie1986
Invasion U.S.A.Invasion U.S.A.Special Effects Makeup ArtistMovie1985
Day of the DeadDay of the DeadSpinaround Cave Zombie Shot by John (uncredited)Movie1985
TrancersTrancersMakeup EffectsMovie1984
TrancersTrancersSpecial Effects Makeup ArtistMovie1984
A Secret SpaceA Secret SpaceBenMovie1977