The War of the Worlds
1953
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Carlos Cruz Gemora (June 15, 1903 – August 19, 1961), commonly known as Charles Gemora, was a Hollywood makeup artist renowned as "the King of the Gorilla Men" for his prolific appearances in many Hollywood films while wearing a gorilla suit.
Charles Gemora. Costume Department: Curse of the Faceless Man. Stowed away on an American vessel sailing out of the Philippines, a young Charles Gemora arrived in California while the birth of cinema was in full swing.
- January 1, 1
- Negros, Philippines
- January 1, 1
- Hollywood, California, USA
Charles Gemora. Costume Department: Curse of the Faceless Man. Stowed away on an American vessel sailing out of the Philippines, a young Charles Gemora arrived in California while the birth of cinema was in full swing.
- June 15, 1903
- August 19, 1961
Jul 18, 2017 · Charles (“Charlie”) Gemora had one of the most unique, wide-ranging, and sadly unheralded careers in Hollywood history. Between the mid-’20s and the early ‘60s, he worked as a makeup artist, a...
Charles Gemora is known as an Actor, Makeup Artist, Set Designer, Sculptor, Creature Design, Painter, Costume Design, Stunts, and Costumer. Some of his work includes The War of the Worlds, Island of Lost Souls, The Chimp, Murders in the Rue Morgue, Blonde Venus, Swiss Miss, At the Circus, and Africa Screams.
Oct 7, 2011 · Charles Gemora Goes Ape. A tribute to Charles Gemora, one of the very first Hollywood's makeup artists and specialists in building ape suits and frequently as usual performing the part...
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Journey through the golden age of Hollywood cinema with the multi-talented artist, Charlie Gemora. From sculptor to actor in his custom gorilla costumes, Gemora's contributions are legendary. Featuring interviews with makeup artists and rare artifacts from Gemora's scrapbook.
