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Tibor Farkas(II)

  • Make-up Department
  • Art Department
  • Special Effects
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Tibor Farkas is a second-generation makeup effects artist and character designer with over two decades of industry experience. He made his first prosthetic at the age of 9 under the guidance of his father, a seminal makeup effects artist in Vancouver, BC. Tibor's portfolio showcases a wide array of work, from fantastical characters to realistic portrayals of aging, working with renowned actors like Elijah Wood and Jon Voight.

He continually pushes the boundaries of makeup effects using the latest technologies, maintaining his relevance in an evolving industry. His unwavering commitment to quality and adaptability positions him as a reliable choice for productions aiming to create captivating viewing experiences. Known for his professionalism, strong work ethic, and collaborative spirit, Tibor is more than a makeup effects artist; he is a strategic ally in creating visually engaging narratives and unforgettable characters.
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

    Known for

    Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011)
    Rise of the Planet of the Apes
    7.6
    • Makeup Department
    • 2011
    Simon Pegg, Zachary Quinto, Zoe Saldaña, Sofia Boutella, and Chris Pine in Star Trek Beyond (2016)
    Star Trek Beyond
    7.0
    • Art Department
    • 2016
    Jim Carrey and Ben Schwartz in Sonic the Hedgehog (2020)
    Sonic the Hedgehog
    6.5
    • Makeup Department
    • 2020
    Brian Berdan, Richard S. Wright, William Brent Bell, Matt Berenson, Diana Hardcastle, Roy Lee, Gary Lucchesi, Bear McCreary, Jim Norton, Daniel Pearl, Tom Rosenberg, Matthew Walker, Jim Wedaa, John Willett, Stephanie Lemelin, Rupert Evans, Lauren Cohan, James Russell, Stacey Menear, Ben Robson, Jett Klyne, and Lily Pater in The Boy (2016)
    The Boy
    6.0
    • Makeup Department
    • 2016

    Credits

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    Makeup Department



    • Yaga
      • prosthetics
      • Completed
      • TV Series
      • 2026



    • Sung Kang, Karena Ka-Yan Lam, Elodie Yung, Osric Chau, Andrew Koji, Ross Butler, and Lana Condor in Worth the Wait (2025)
      Worth the Wait
      6.2
      • 1st assistant makeup artist
      • 2025
    • Alexander Ludwig and Jessica Frances Dukes in Earth Abides (2024)
      Earth Abides
      6.3
      TV Series
      • 1st assistant makeup
      • 2024
    • Agam Darshi and Dolly Lewis in Sight Unseen (2024)
      Sight Unseen
      6.3
      TV Series
      • makeup effects designer
      • 2024
    • Daniel Dae Kim, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Kiawentiio, Gordon Cormier, Elizabeth Yu, Dallas Liu, Miyako, and Ian Ousley in Avatar: The Last Airbender (2024)
      Avatar: The Last Airbender
      7.1
      TV Series
      • special makeup effects artist
      • 2024
    • Billy Burke, Diane Farr, Jules Latimer, Kevin Alejandro, Max Thieriot, Jordan Calloway, and Stephanie Arcila in Fire Country (2022)
      Fire Country
      7.1
      TV Series
      • special makeup effects artist
      • 1st assistant makeup artist
      • 2023–2024
    • Mandy Patinkin, Jayne Atkinson, Linda Emond, David Marshall Grant, Danny Johnson, Lisa Lu, Pardis Saremi, Lauren Patten, Rahul Kohli, Angela Zhou, Violett Beane, and Hugo Diego Garcia in Death and Other Details (2024)
      Death and Other Details
      6.7
      TV Series
      • 1st assistant makeup artist
      • 2024
    • Vanessa Morgan and Giacomo Gianniotti in Wild Cards (2024)
      Wild Cards
      7.2
      TV Series
      • first assistant makeup artist
      • 2024
    • Jon Voight, Charlie Weber, and Madison Bailey in The Painter (2024)
      The Painter
      4.8
      • key makeup special effects
      • 2024
    • Shenae Grimes-Beech in Time for Her to Come Home for Christmas (2023)
      Time for Her to Come Home for Christmas
      6.6
      TV Movie
      • 1st assistant makeup artist
      • 2023
    • Sean Astin, Jeremy Piven, and Elena Kampouris in Vindicta (2023)
      Vindicta
      4.3
      • key makeup effects & additional prosthetics
      • 2023
    • Riley Smith, Leah Lewis, Tunji Kasim, Alex Saxon, Maddison Jaizani, and Kennedy McMann in Nancy Drew (2019)
      Nancy Drew
      6.8
      TV Series
      • 1st assistant makeup artist
      • 2023
    • Cheyenne Isabel Wells, Ari Notartomaso, Tricia Fukuhara, and Marisa Davila in Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies (2023)
      Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies
      6.1
      TV Series
      • 1st assistant makeup artist
      • 2023
    • Jon Voight, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, and Leah Gibson in Mercy (2023)
      Mercy
      4.5
      • makeup effects designer
      • 2023
    • Keegan-Michael Key and Cecily Strong in Schmigadoon! (2021)
      Schmigadoon!
      7.4
      TV Series
      • 1st assistant makeup artist
      • 2023
    • Katherine Heigl, Sarah Chalke, Roan Curtis, and Ali Skovbye in Firefly Lane (2021)
      Firefly Lane
      7.7
      TV Series
      • 1st assistant makeup artist
      • 2022–2023

    Art Department



    • Joel Kinnaman in Altered Carbon (2018)
      Altered Carbon
      7.9
      TV Series
      • sculptor
      • 2020
    • Johnny Depp, Javier Bardem, Geoffrey Rush, Kaya Scodelario, Brenton Thwaites, Pablo, and Chiquita in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (2017)
      Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales
      6.5
      • moldmaker: sculptor
      • 2017
    • Simon Pegg, Zachary Quinto, Zoe Saldaña, Sofia Boutella, and Chris Pine in Star Trek Beyond (2016)
      Star Trek Beyond
      7.0
      • sculptor
      • 2016
    • Wayward Pines (2015)
      Wayward Pines
      7.3
      TV Series
      • sculptor
      • 2015
    • Robin Williams, Ben Kingsley, Ben Stiller, Brad Garrett, Owen Wilson, Steve Coogan, Patrick Gallagher, Ricky Gervais, Matthew Harrison, Randy Lee, Mizuo Peck, Darryl Quon, Jody Racicot, Gerald Wong, Dan Stevens, Anjali Jay, Skyler Gisondo, Rami Malek, Rebel Wilson, Kerry van der Griend, Paul Cheng, and Crystal the Monkey in Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb (2014)
      Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb
      6.2
      • sculptor
      • 2014
    • Mireille Enos in The Killing (2011)
      The Killing
      8.3
      TV Series
      • lead sculptor
      • 2014

    Special Effects



    • Yaga
      • prosthetics
      • Completed
      • TV Series
      • 2026



    • Dolly Lewis in What's in Your Bag? (2025)
      What's in Your Bag?
      Short
      • special effects
      • 2025
    • Mister Tachyon (2018)
      Mister Tachyon
      4.5
      TV Series
      • SFX
      • 2018
    • Riverdale (2017)
      Riverdale
      6.4
      TV Series
      • special effects makeup (uncredited)
      • 2017
    • Stan Helsing (2009)
      Stan Helsing
      3.6
      • special effects makeup
      • 2009
    • Emma Roberts in Spymate (2005)
      Spymate
      4.0
      • special effects makeup
      • 2005
    • Charlie Sheen, Leslie Nielsen, Denise Richards, Queen Latifah, Simon Rex, Anthony Anderson, Anna Faris, and Eddie Griffin in Scary Movie 3 (2003)
      Scary Movie 3
      5.6
      • lab technician: SFX Studios Inc.
      • 2003
    • I'll See You in My Dreams (2003)
      I'll See You in My Dreams
      6.8
      Short
      • special effects makeup (uncredited)
      • 2003

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    Personal details

    • Official site
      • company website
    • Alternative name
      • Tibor Farakas
    • Parents
      • Tibor Farkas

    Did you know

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      Son of the Late makeup effects designer Tibor Farkas SR.

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