Biography

Robert Dawn (October 22, 1921 – July 9, 1983) was an American make-up artist.

Dawn was born in Hollywood, California, the son of Anna Christine and Jack Dawn, a make-up artist. Dawn attended Commerce High School in San Francisco, California. He served as a fighter pilot during World War II earning the Distinguished Flying Cross, Purple Heart and Silver Star. After being discharged from the Air Force, Dawn worked for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer as a make-up artist. In 1971, he won a Primetime Emmy Award in the category Outstanding Makeup for his work on the television program Mission: Impossible.

Dawn died in July 1983 in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 61.

Filmography

all 17

Movies 16

TV Shows 1

In Memory Of / Makeup Supervisor

Robert Dawn

Biography

Filmography

all 17

Movies 16

TV Shows 1

Christine (1983)

Act of Violence (1979)

North Dallas Forty (1979)

The Champ (1979)

Deathmoon (1978)

Black Sunday (1977)

The Missouri Breaks (1976)

Castle of Evil (1966)

Cyborg 2087 (1966)

Star Trek (1966)

Destination Inner Space (1966)

Pajama Party (1964)

Marnie (1964)

Psycho (1960)

Wichita (1955)

Beachhead (1954)

Two Weeks with Love (1950)

Information

Known ForCostume & Make-Up

GenderMale

Birthday1921-10-22

Deathday1983-07-09 (61 years old)

Birth PlaceLos Angeles, California, USA

Also Known AsBob Dawn, Robert L. Dawn

Credited with

Known For
Costume & Make-Up

Gender
Male

Birthday
1921-10-22

Deathday
1983-07-09 (61 years old)

Birth Place
Los Angeles, California, USA

Also Known As
Bob Dawn, Robert L. Dawn