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Lisa Westcott | |
|---|---|
| Born | 11 March 1948 |
| Died | 30 July 2024 (aged 76) Oxford, England |
| Occupation | Make-up artist |
| Years active | 1975–2024 |
Lisa Westcott (11 March 1948 – 30 July 2024) was a British make-up artist. Before winning an Oscar for her work in the successful film Les Misérables (2012), she earned two consecutive nominations for Mrs Brown (1997) and Shakespeare in Love (1998). Her other accolades include two BAFTA Awards. Westcott was born on 11 March 1948,[1] and died in Oxford on 30 July 2024, at the age of 76.[2]
Oscars
All of these were in the category of Best Makeup
- 70th Academy Awards-Nominated for Mrs Brown. Shared nomination with Beverley Binda and Veronica Brebner. Lost to Men in Black.[3]
- 71st Academy Awards-Nominated for Shakespeare in Love. Nomination shared with Veronica Brebner. Lost to Elizabeth.[4]
- 85th Academy Awards-Les Misérables. Shared with Julie Dartnell. Won.[5]
Selected filmography
- Les Misérables (2012)
- Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)
- The Wolfman (2010)
- Miss Potter (2006)
- From Hell (2001)
- Shakespeare in Love (1998)
- Mrs Brown (1997)
References
- ^ Horwell, Veronica (6 September 2024). "Lisa Westcott obituary". The Guardian. Retrieved 6 September 2024.
- ^ Ford, Lily. "Lisa Westcott, British Make-Up Artist Who Won Oscar for 'Les Misérables,' Dies at 76". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
- ^ "The 70th Academy Awards (1998) Nominees and Winners". Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. AMPAS. Retrieved 26 March 2014.
- ^ "The 71st Academy Awards (1999) Nominees and Winners". Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. AMPAS. Retrieved 26 March 2014.
- ^ "The 85th Academy Awards (2013) Nominees and Winners". Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. AMPAS. Archived from the original on 1 October 2014. Retrieved 26 March 2014.
External links
- Lisa Westcott at IMDb