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 (2024)
Movie
Makeup Designer
Jules (2023)
Movie
Howard
Slice! (2022)
Movie
Self
Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story (2022)
Movie
Makeup Department Head
Space Jam: A New Legacy (2021)
Movie
6.95
Self
Hearts of Darkness: The Making of the Final Friday (2021)
Movie
Himself
Tales Behind The Darkside: The Making Of Four Ghoulish Fables (2020)
Movie
Makeup Department Head
Spenser Confidential (2020)
Movie
7.36
Self
Making Apes: The Artists Who Changed Film (2019)
Movie
Makeup Department Head
Instant Family (2018)
Movie
7.55
Makeup Department Head
Mile 22 (2018)
Movie
6.11
Special Effects Makeup Artist
The Orville (2017)
TV
4.8
Makeup Artist
Transformers: The Last Knight (2017)
Movie
5.79
Makeup Department Head
Patriots Day (2016)
Movie
4.18
Makeup Artist
Daddy's Home (2015)
Movie
6.71
Actor
Medieval Times: The Making of Army of Darkness (2015)
Movie
Self
Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini (2015)
Movie
Makeup Department Head
The Gambler (2014)
Movie
5.25
Makeup Department Head / Makeup Effects
Lone Survivor (2013)
Movie
5.95
Makeup Effects
The Green Inferno (2013)
Movie
5
Prosthetic Supervisor
Hitchcock (2012)
Movie
4.5
Special Effects Makeup Artist
The Man with the Iron Fists (2012)
Movie
6
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Seven Psychopaths (2012)
Movie
8
Animatronic and Prosthetic Effects / Special Effects Key Makeup Artist
The Grey (2012)
Movie
5.7
Self
Slashed Prices: The Making of Intruder (2011)
Movie
Self
Swallowed Souls: The Making of Evil Dead 2 (2011)
Movie
Self
Nightmare Factory (2011)
Movie
Makeup Artist
Spy Kids: All the Time in the World (2011)
Movie
5.2
Makeup Effects Designer
Fright Night (2011)
Movie
6
Self
Still Screaming: The Ultimate Scary Movie Retrospective (2011)
Movie
Self
Scream: The Inside Story (2011)
Movie
Makeup Effects Designer
The Boy Who Cried Werewolf (2010)
Movie
8
Producer
The United Monster Talent Agency (2010)
Movie
Self
Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy (2010)
Movie
Makeup Effects
Edge of Darkness (2010)
Movie
3.67
Makeup Effects
The Final Destination (2009)
Movie
6.13
Makeup Effects
Inglourious Basterds (2009)
Movie
6.99
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Drag Me to Hell (2009)
Movie
6.64
Self
Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX (2008)
Movie
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Mirrors (2008)
Movie
5.4
Self
He Who Made Monsters: The Life and Art of Jack Pierce (2008)
Movie
Special Effects Makeup Artist
The Great Debaters (2007)
Movie
Himself
30 Even Scarier Movie Moments (2007)
TV
Makeup Effects Designer
Death Proof (2007)
Movie
6.17
Special Effects Supervisor
The Reaping (2007)
Movie
8
Makeup Designer
The Hitcher (2007)
Movie
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Valerie on the Stairs (2006)
Movie
Makeup Effects
Family (2006)
Movie
Stoner Dude Doug
Cemetery Gates (2006)
Movie
Animatronic and Prosthetic Effects / Special Effects Makeup Artist
Desperation (2006)
Movie
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Chocolate (2006)
Movie
Makeup Effects Designer
The Hills Have Eyes (2006)
Movie
8.25
Prosthetic Makeup Artist
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005)
Movie
7.25
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Dance of the Dead (2005)
Movie
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Dreams in the Witch House (2005)
Movie
5
Self
Fangoria: Blood Drive II (2005)
Movie
Makeup Effects
The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl (2005)
Movie
6.5
Makeup Effects Designer
Cursed (2005)
Movie
4.75
Special Effects Supervisor
Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004)
Movie
6.83
Self
Monsterama (2004)
TV
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Riding the Bullet (2004)
Movie
3.5
Makeup Effects / Special Effects Makeup Artist
Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003)
Movie
7.28
Makeup Supervisor
Vanilla Sky (2001)
Movie
6.64
Special Effects Key Makeup Artist
Thir13en Ghosts (2001)
Movie
6.57
Gorilla
Planet of the Apes (2001)
Movie
6.18
Effects Supervisor
Evolution (2001)
Movie
6.75
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Mulholland Drive (2001)
Movie
5.74
Makeup Effects
Spy Kids (2001)
Movie
5.51
Demon
Soulkeeper (2001)
Movie
Self
Adam Sandler Goes to Hell (2001)
Movie
Makeup Effects
Unbreakable (2000)
Movie
6.59
Self
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 (1999)
Movie
5.14
Makeup Effects
House on Haunted Hill (1999)
Movie
6.19
Special Effects Makeup Artist
From Dusk Till Dawn 2: Texas Blood Money (1999)
Movie
5.4
Makeup Supervisor
A Simple Plan (1998)
Movie
4.78
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Black Cat Run (1998)
Movie
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Boogie Nights (1997)
Movie
5.43
Makeup Effects Designer
Wishmaster (1997)
Movie
4.91
Makeup Effects
The Night Flier (1997)
Movie
4.71
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Lord of Illusions (1995)
Movie
5.46
Makeup Effects
Darkman II: The Return of Durant (1995)
Movie
5
Makeup Supervisor
Galaxis (1995)
Movie
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Cyborg 2 (1993)
Movie
5.53
Special Effects Supervisor
Ticks (1993)
Movie
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Skinner (1993)
Movie
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday (1993)
Movie
6.33
Makeup Effects / Special Effects Makeup Artist
Body Bags (1993)
Movie
6
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Maniac Cop 3: Badge of Silence (1993)
Movie
5.34
Makeup Artist
Army of Darkness (1992)
Movie
5.72
Makeup Effects
Dr. Giggles (1992)
Movie
5.6
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Children of the Night (1991)
Movie
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Misery (1990)
Movie
4.9
Makeup Effects
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie (1990)
Movie
5.7
Makeup Effects
Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III (1990)
Movie
1
Self
The Making of 'Nightmare on Elm Street IV' (1989)
Movie
Makeup Effects Designer / Special Effects Makeup Artist
Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers (1989)
Movie
5.62
Self
Gorgon Video Magazine (1989)
Movie
Special Effects
The Horror Show (1989)
Movie
4.48
Makeup Department Head
Intruder (1989)
Movie
Makeup Effects Designer
Creepshow 2 (1987)
Movie
5.59
Makeup Effects
Evil Dead II (1987)
Movie
6.44
Beta Zombie / Special Effects Makeup Artist
Night of the Creeps (1986)
Movie
6.6
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Invasion U.S.A. (1985)
Movie
Spinaround Cave Zombie Shot by John (uncredited)
Day of the Dead (1985)
Movie
5.44
Makeup Effects
Trancers (1984)
Movie
4.59
Ben
A Secret Space (1977)
Movie
Self
Inside Narnia: The Adventure Returns
Movie
Self - Special Make-Up FX
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 ForCostume & Make-Up
GenderMale
Birthday1964-12-20 (59 years old)
Birth PlaceBurbank, United States of America
AwardsEmmy Award, Academy Award for Best Makeup and Hairstyling
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