George Westmore

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George Westmore (27 June 1879, Isle of Wight, England – 12 July 1939, Hollywood, California) was a hairdresser who emigrated to the United States with his family, several of whom became prominent in Hollywood. Specializing in wig-making, and later make-up, he is known for establishing the first movie make-up department.

Westmore was married to Ada Savage from 1901 to her death in 1924. He later married Anita Salazar.

In 1939, he killed himself via mercury poisoning.

[edit] Partial filmography

• The Black Pirate (1926)