Lois Burwell

Lois Burwell
Born	1960 (age 63–64) UK
Occupation	makeup artist
Years active	1981–present
Spouse	John Toll ​ (m. 1998)​

Lois Burwell (born 1960) is a British Oscar-winning makeup artist. She won the Best Makeup Oscar at the 68th Academy Awards for the film Braveheart, which she shared with Peter Frampton and Paul Pattison.^[1] She received her second Academy Award nomination at the 71st Academy Awards for Saving Private Ryan (losing to Elizabeth), which she shared with Conor O'Sullivan and Daniel C. Striepeke.^[2] She frequently collaborates with Steven Spielberg, having worked on five of his films.^[3]

Personal life

Burwell is married to cinematographer John Toll.^[4] They have worked together on The Rainmaker, Almost Famous, Captain Corelli’s Mandolin and The Last Samurai.^[4]

She holds dual citizenships in the United States and the United Kingdom.^[5]

Positions

In 2015, Burwell was elected the Governor for the Makeup Artists and Hair Stylists branch of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, and in 2017, she was elected the first Vice President of the Academy.^[6]

For the 7th season of Face Off Burwell replaced judge Ve Neill who was not able to be present for the competition.^[7]

Selected filmography

• The BFG (2016)
• Lincoln (2012)
• War Horse (2011)
• War of the Worlds (2005)
• The Last Samurai (2003)
• Catch Me if You Can (2002)
• The Green Mile (1999)
• Saving Private Ryan (1998)
• The Fifth Element (1997)
• Mission: Impossible (1996)
• Braveheart (1995)
• The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)
• Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988)
• The Princess Bride (1987)

References

1. "The 68th Academy Awards | 1996".
2. "The 71st Academy Awards | 1999".
3. "Contender – Makeup Artist Lois Burwell, Lincoln". 10 December 2012.
4. Bell, Diane (4 November 2019). "Column: From 'Almost Famous' to famous: Movie figures feted at Coronado film fest". San Diego Union-Tribune.
5. Burwell, Lois (n.d.). "Lois Burwell Make-Up Artist" (PDF). {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
6. "Lois Burwell Elected Academy Vice President - Make-Up Artist Magazine". Make-Up Artist Magazine. 9 August 2017. Retrieved 12 June 2018.
7. "Time for a Face Off facelift, but please keep Lois Burwell". reality blurred. 29 October 2014. Retrieved 12 June 2018.

External links

• Lois Burwell at IMDb