Robert Dawn (October 22, 1921 – July 9, 1983) was an American make-up artist.
Robert Dawn | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 22, 1921 Hollywood, California, U.S. |
| Died | July 9, 1983 (aged 61) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Make-up artist |
| Years active | 1950–1983 |
| Children | Jeff Dawn |
| Parent | Jack Dawn (father) |
Dawn was born in Hollywood, California, the son of Anna Christine and Jack Dawn,[1] a make-up artist. Dawn attended Commerce High School in San Francisco, California.[1] He served as a fighter pilot during World War II earning the Distinguished Flying Cross, Purple Heart and Silver Star.[1] After being discharged from the Air Force, Dawn worked for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer as a make-up artist.[1] In 1971, he won a Primetime Emmy Award in the category Outstanding Makeup for his work on the television program Mission: Impossible.[2]
Dawn died in July 1983 in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 61.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e "Obituaries". The Napa Valley Register. Napa, California. July 12, 1983. p. 15. Retrieved June 7, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Outstanding Makeup For A Series Nominees / Winners 1971". Television Academy. Retrieved June 7, 2022.
External links
edit- Robert Dawn at IMDb
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