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Stuart Freeborn(1914-2013)

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Stuart Freeborn
Stuart Freeborn was born on 5 September 1914 in Leytonstone, London, England, UK. He is known for Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977), Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983) and Superman (1978). He was married to Kay Freeborn. He died on 5 February 2013 in London, England, UK.
BornSeptember 5, 1914
DiedFebruary 5, 2013(98)
BornSeptember 5, 1914
DiedFebruary 5, 2013(98)
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  • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
    • 2 wins & 1 nomination total

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Known for

Anthony Daniels, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, James Earl Jones, David Prowse, and Kenny Baker in Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)
Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope
8.6
  • Makeup Department
  • 1977
Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, James Earl Jones, Warwick Davis, David Prowse, Billy Dee Williams, Michael Carter, and Larry Ward in Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983)
Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi
8.3
  • Makeup Department
  • 1983
Gene Hackman, Terence Stamp, Ned Beatty, Christopher Reeve, Jackie Cooper, Sarah Douglas, Jeff East, Margot Kidder, Jack O'Halloran, Valerie Perrine, and Susannah York in Superman (1978)
Superman
7.4
  • Makeup Department
  • 1978
Richard Pryor and Christopher Reeve in Superman III (1983)
Superman III
5.0
  • Makeup Department
  • 1983

Credits

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Makeup Department

  • Alice Krige, Martin Landau, and Treat Williams in Max and Helen (1990)
    Max and Helen
    6.6
    TV Movie
    • key makeup artist
    • 1990
  • Gene Hackman, Mariel Hemingway, Jon Cryer, Christopher Reeve, Jackie Cooper, Margot Kidder, Marc McClure, and Mark Pillow in Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987)
    Superman IV: The Quest for Peace
    3.8
    • makeup supervisor
    • 1987
  • Gene Wilder, Dom DeLuise, and Gilda Radner in Haunted Honeymoon (1986)
    Haunted Honeymoon
    5.7
    • makeup supervisor
    • 1986
  • David Huddleston in Santa Claus (1985)
    Santa Claus
    6.3
    • makeup artist
    • 1985
  • Richard Gere in King David (1985)
    King David
    5.3
    • makeup supervisor
    • 1985
  • Daisy in Top Secret! (1984)
    Top Secret!
    7.2
    • makeup supervisor
    • 1984
  • Richard Pryor and Christopher Reeve in Superman III (1983)
    Superman III
    5.0
    • makeup artist
    • 1983
  • Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, James Earl Jones, Warwick Davis, David Prowse, Billy Dee Williams, Michael Carter, and Larry Ward in Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983)
    Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi
    8.3
    • makeup designer
    • 1983
  • Frank Oz, Charles Grodin, Jim Henson, Diana Rigg, and Dave Goelz in The Great Muppet Caper (1981)
    The Great Muppet Caper
    7.1
    • makeup supervisor
    • 1981
  • Nightkill (1980)
    Nightkill
    5.5
    • special makeup effects artist
    • 1980
  • Gene Hackman, Terence Stamp, Christopher Reeve, Jackie Cooper, Sarah Douglas, Margot Kidder, Jack O'Halloran, and Valerie Perrine in Superman II (1980)
    Superman II
    6.8
    • makeup artist
    • 1980
  • Harrison Ford, Anthony Daniels, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, James Earl Jones, David Prowse, Kenny Baker, and Peter Mayhew in Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
    Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back
    8.7
    • makeup and special creature designer
    • 1980
  • Gene Hackman, Terence Stamp, Ned Beatty, Christopher Reeve, Jackie Cooper, Sarah Douglas, Jeff East, Margot Kidder, Jack O'Halloran, Valerie Perrine, and Susannah York in Superman (1978)
    Superman
    7.4
    • creative supervisor of makeup & special visuals
    • 1978
  • Anthony Daniels, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, James Earl Jones, David Prowse, and Kenny Baker in Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)
    Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope
    8.6
    • makeup supervisor
    • 1977
  • Robert Culp in Spectre (1977)
    Spectre
    5.8
    TV Movie
    • makeup artist
    • 1977

Additional Crew

  • Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, James Earl Jones, Warwick Davis, David Prowse, Billy Dee Williams, Michael Carter, and Larry Ward in Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983)
    Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi
    8.3
    • creature design
    • 1983
  • Anthony Daniels, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, James Earl Jones, David Prowse, and Kenny Baker in Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)
    Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope
    8.6
    • creature design supervisor (uncredited)
    • 1977
  • Robert Culp in Spectre (1977)
    Spectre
    5.8
    TV Movie
    • creature designer
    • 1977

Costume and Wardrobe Department

  • Return of the Ewok (1982)
    Return of the Ewok
    6.0
    Video
    • costume: "Wicket the Ewok"
    • 1982
  • The Star Wars Holiday Special (1978)
    The Star Wars Holiday Special
    2.2
    TV Movie
    • costume: "Chewbacca"
    • 1978

Personal details

  • Alternative names
    • Stewart Freeborn
  • Born
    • September 5, 1914
    • Leytonstone, London, England, UK
  • Died
    • February 5, 2013
    • London, England, UK(undisclosed)
  • Spouse
    • Kay Freeborn? - February 5, 2013 (his death, 3 children)
  • Publicity listings
    • 3 Interviews
    • 2 Articles

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    Grandfather of Michelle Freeborn.

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