Howard Berger

Howard Berger

Known for: Costume & Make-Up
Biography: 1964-12-20 (59 years old)

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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 specializes 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 who he has been working with since 1986. Most recently they worked together on Oz the Great and Powerful.He also has won an Emmy for the makeup in the TV show The Walking Dead.

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Filmography

all 109

Movies 106

self 22

TV Shows 3

Producer 1

Horror Film Expert
The Evolution of Horror Cinema Worldwide

The Evolution of Horror Cinema Worldwide (2024)

Movie
Makeup Designer
Jules

Jules (2023)

Movie
Howard
Slice!

Slice! (2022)

Movie
Self
Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story

Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story (2022)

Movie
Makeup Department Head
Space Jam: A New Legacy

Space Jam: A New Legacy (2021)

Movie
6.95
Self
Hearts of Darkness: The Making of the Final Friday

Hearts of Darkness: The Making of the Final Friday (2021)

Movie
Himself
Tales Behind The Darkside: The Making Of Four Ghoulish Fables

Tales Behind The Darkside: The Making Of Four Ghoulish Fables (2020)

Movie
Makeup Department Head
Spenser Confidential

Spenser Confidential (2020)

Movie
7.36
Self
Making Apes: The Artists Who Changed Film

Making Apes: The Artists Who Changed Film (2019)

Movie
Makeup Department Head
Instant Family

Instant Family (2018)

Movie
7.55
Makeup Department Head
Mile 22

Mile 22 (2018)

Movie
6.11
Special Effects Makeup Artist
The Orville

The Orville (2017)

TV
4.8
Makeup Artist
Transformers: The Last Knight

Transformers: The Last Knight (2017)

Movie
5.79
Makeup Department Head
Patriots Day

Patriots Day (2016)

Movie
4.18
Makeup Artist
Daddy's Home

Daddy's Home (2015)

Movie
6.71
Actor
Medieval Times: The Making of Army of Darkness

Medieval Times: The Making of Army of Darkness (2015)

Movie
Self
Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini

Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini (2015)

Movie
Makeup Department Head
The Gambler

The Gambler (2014)

Movie
5.25
Makeup Department Head / Makeup Effects
Lone Survivor

Lone Survivor (2013)

Movie
5.95
Makeup Effects
The Green Inferno

The Green Inferno (2013)

Movie
5
Prosthetic Supervisor
Hitchcock

Hitchcock (2012)

Movie
4.5
Special Effects Makeup Artist
The Man with the Iron Fists

The Man with the Iron Fists (2012)

Movie
6
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Seven Psychopaths

Seven Psychopaths (2012)

Movie
8
Animatronic and Prosthetic Effects / Special Effects Key Makeup Artist
The Grey

The Grey (2012)

Movie
5.7
Self
Slashed Prices: The Making of Intruder

Slashed Prices: The Making of Intruder (2011)

Movie
Self
Swallowed Souls: The Making of Evil Dead 2

Swallowed Souls: The Making of Evil Dead 2 (2011)

Movie
Self
Nightmare Factory

Nightmare Factory (2011)

Movie
Makeup Artist
Spy Kids: All the Time in the World

Spy Kids: All the Time in the World (2011)

Movie
5.2
Makeup Effects Designer
Fright Night

Fright Night (2011)

Movie
6
Self
Still Screaming: The Ultimate Scary Movie Retrospective

Still Screaming: The Ultimate Scary Movie Retrospective (2011)

Movie
Self
Scream: The Inside Story

Scream: The Inside Story (2011)

Movie
Makeup Effects Designer
The Boy Who Cried Werewolf

The Boy Who Cried Werewolf (2010)

Movie
8
Producer
The United Monster Talent Agency

The United Monster Talent Agency (2010)

Movie
Self
Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy

Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy (2010)

Movie
Makeup Effects
Edge of Darkness

Edge of Darkness (2010)

Movie
3.67
Makeup Effects
The Final Destination

The Final Destination (2009)

Movie
6.13
Makeup Effects
Inglourious Basterds

Inglourious Basterds (2009)

Movie
6.99
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Drag Me to Hell

Drag Me to Hell (2009)

Movie
6.64
Self
Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX

Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX (2008)

Movie
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Mirrors

Mirrors (2008)

Movie
5.4
Self
He Who Made Monsters: The Life and Art of Jack Pierce

He Who Made Monsters: The Life and Art of Jack Pierce (2008)

Movie
Special Effects Makeup Artist
The Great Debaters

The Great Debaters (2007)

Movie
Himself
30 Even Scarier Movie Moments

30 Even Scarier Movie Moments (2007)

TV
Makeup Effects Designer
Death Proof

Death Proof (2007)

Movie
6.17
Special Effects Supervisor
The Reaping

The Reaping (2007)

Movie
8
Makeup Designer
The Hitcher

The Hitcher (2007)

Movie
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Valerie on the Stairs

Valerie on the Stairs (2006)

Movie
Makeup Effects
Family

Family (2006)

Movie
Stoner Dude Doug
Cemetery Gates

Cemetery Gates (2006)

Movie
Animatronic and Prosthetic Effects / Special Effects Makeup Artist
Desperation

Desperation (2006)

Movie
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Chocolate

Chocolate (2006)

Movie
Makeup Effects Designer
The Hills Have Eyes

The Hills Have Eyes (2006)

Movie
8.25
Prosthetic Makeup Artist
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005)

Movie
7.25
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Dance of the Dead

Dance of the Dead (2005)

Movie
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Dreams in the Witch House

Dreams in the Witch House (2005)

Movie
5
Self
Fangoria: Blood Drive II

Fangoria: Blood Drive II (2005)

Movie
Makeup Effects
The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl

The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl (2005)

Movie
6.5
Makeup Effects Designer
Cursed

Cursed (2005)

Movie
4.75
Special Effects Supervisor
Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events

Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004)

Movie
6.83
Self
Monsterama

Monsterama (2004)

TV
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Riding the Bullet

Riding the Bullet (2004)

Movie
3.5
Makeup Effects / Special Effects Makeup Artist
Kill Bill: Vol. 1

Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003)

Movie
7.28
Makeup Supervisor
Vanilla Sky

Vanilla Sky (2001)

Movie
6.64
Special Effects Key Makeup Artist
Thir13en Ghosts

Thir13en Ghosts (2001)

Movie
6.57
Gorilla
Planet of the Apes

Planet of the Apes (2001)

Movie
6.18
Effects Supervisor
Evolution

Evolution (2001)

Movie
6.75
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Mulholland Drive

Mulholland Drive (2001)

Movie
5.74
Makeup Effects
Spy Kids

Spy Kids (2001)

Movie
5.51
Demon
Soulkeeper

Soulkeeper (2001)

Movie
Self
Adam Sandler Goes to Hell

Adam Sandler Goes to Hell (2001)

Movie
Makeup Effects
Unbreakable

Unbreakable (2000)

Movie
6.59
Self
The Making of 'Evil Dead II' or The Gore the Merrier

The Making of 'Evil Dead II' or The Gore the Merrier (2000)

Movie
Special Effects Makeup Artist
From Dusk Till Dawn 3: The Hangman's Daughter

From Dusk Till Dawn 3: The Hangman's Daughter (1999)

Movie
5.14
Makeup Effects
House on Haunted Hill

House on Haunted Hill (1999)

Movie
6.19
Special Effects Makeup Artist
From Dusk Till Dawn 2: Texas Blood Money

From Dusk Till Dawn 2: Texas Blood Money (1999)

Movie
5.4
Makeup Supervisor
A Simple Plan

A Simple Plan (1998)

Movie
4.78
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Black Cat Run

Black Cat Run (1998)

Movie
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Boogie Nights

Boogie Nights (1997)

Movie
5.43
Makeup Effects Designer
Wishmaster

Wishmaster (1997)

Movie
4.91
Makeup Effects
The Night Flier

The Night Flier (1997)

Movie
4.71
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Lord of Illusions

Lord of Illusions (1995)

Movie
5.46
Makeup Effects
Darkman II: The Return of Durant

Darkman II: The Return of Durant (1995)

Movie
5
Makeup Supervisor
Galaxis

Galaxis (1995)

Movie
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Cyborg 2

Cyborg 2 (1993)

Movie
5.53
Special Effects Supervisor
Ticks

Ticks (1993)

Movie
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Skinner

Skinner (1993)

Movie
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday

Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday (1993)

Movie
6.33
Makeup Effects / Special Effects Makeup Artist
Body Bags

Body Bags (1993)

Movie
6
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Maniac Cop 3: Badge of Silence

Maniac Cop 3: Badge of Silence (1993)

Movie
5.34
Makeup Artist
Army of Darkness

Army of Darkness (1992)

Movie
5.72
Makeup Effects
Dr. Giggles

Dr. Giggles (1992)

Movie
5.6
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Children of the Night

Children of the Night (1991)

Movie
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Misery

Misery (1990)

Movie
4.9
Makeup Effects
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie

Tales from the Darkside: The Movie (1990)

Movie
5.7
Makeup Effects
Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III

Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III (1990)

Movie
1
Self
The Making of 'Nightmare on Elm Street IV'

The Making of 'Nightmare on Elm Street IV' (1989)

Movie
Makeup Effects Designer / Special Effects Makeup Artist
Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers

Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers (1989)

Movie
5.62
Self
Gorgon Video Magazine

Gorgon Video Magazine (1989)

Movie
Special Effects
The Horror Show

The Horror Show (1989)

Movie
4.48
Makeup Department Head
Intruder

Intruder (1989)

Movie
Makeup Effects Designer
Creepshow 2

Creepshow 2 (1987)

Movie
5.59
Makeup Effects
Evil Dead II

Evil Dead II (1987)

Movie
6.44
Beta Zombie / Special Effects Makeup Artist
Night of the Creeps

Night of the Creeps (1986)

Movie
6.6
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Invasion U.S.A.

Invasion U.S.A. (1985)

Movie
Spinaround Cave Zombie Shot by John (uncredited)
Day of the Dead

Day of the Dead (1985)

Movie
5.44
Makeup Effects
Trancers

Trancers (1984)

Movie
4.59
Ben
A Secret Space

A Secret Space (1977)

Movie
Self
Inside Narnia: The Adventure Returns

Inside Narnia: The Adventure Returns

Movie
Self - Special Make-Up FX
Thir13en Ghosts Revealed

Thir13en Ghosts Revealed

Movie

Ratings

Average 5.96
Based on 10.2 Million movie and tv ratings over time
1977
1997
2005
1999
2023
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Information

Known For
Costume & Make-Up

Gender
Male

Birthday
1964-12-20 (59 years old)

Birth Place
Burbank, United States of America

Awards
Emmy Award, Academy Award for Best Makeup and Hairstyling


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