Biography

Brian Kinney is a multi-Primetime Emmy nominated Journeyman Makeup Artist in both IATSE Make-up Artists & Hair Stylists Local 798 and IATSE Hollywood Local 706 Make-up Artists and Hairstylists Guild, where he served nine years as Makeup Craft President and Executive Board Member. Since training in London, England, Brian has worked professionally for more than twenty years on set, in FX labs, and as a teacher in classrooms across North America and Europe, making his contribution in film, television, theater, and print. His work can be seen regularly in feature films and television shows, including True Detective, The Walking Dead, Game of Thrones, Westworld, and CSI. He is represented by The Milton Agency, and a member of BAFTA and BECTU.
- IMDb mini biography by: Warren Lockman

Attended clown school in February 2007.

Serves as a judge on Food Network's "Halloween Wars.".

Launched a series of professional special effects makeup products in 2012.

Brian founded his company, Full Slap FX, to serve production needs and provide innovations and tools for fellow professional makeup artists. This includes the Hurt Box line, a popular series of portable silicone molds for appliance casting on the go and in the field.