Perc Westmore
1904–1970 (age 66)
Makeup artist
Biography
As a member of the famed Westmore family, Perc Westmore rose to prominence at Warner Bros., where his imaginative makeup designs defined the faces of leading actors. He brought innovative techniques to glamorize Hitchcock heroines and to transform performers for dramatic roles, balancing artistry with technical precision.
His impact on visual storytelling endures in the meticulously crafted characters that still captivate viewers today. His resting place at Forest Lawn Memorial Park honors a craftsman whose palette helped shape Hollywood’s golden image.