Robert Dawn
American make-up artist
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Robert Dawn (October 22, 1921 – July 9, 1983) was an American make-up artist.
BornOctober 22, 1921
Hollywood, California, U.S.
DiedJuly 9, 1983 (aged 61)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
OccupationMake-up artist
Yearsactive1950–1983
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) |
Career
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]
Death
Dawn died in July 1983 in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 61.[1]
