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George Henry Westmore (27 June 1879 – 12 July 1931) was an English hairdresser who emigrated to the United States with his family, including several relatives who became prominent in Hollywood. Specializing in wig-making, and later make-up, he established the first movie make-up department in 1917. In his youth, he spent eighteen months in the British Army cavalry during the Second Boer War.

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  • George Henry Westmore (27 June 1879 – 12 July 1931) was an English hairdresser who emigrated to the United States with his family, including several relatives who became prominent in Hollywood. Specializing in wig-making, and later make-up, he established the first movie make-up department in 1917. In his youth, he spent eighteen months in the British Army cavalry during the Second Boer War. (en)
  • George Westmore (27 juin 1879, île de Wight, Angleterre -12 juillet 1931, Hollywood, Californie) est un coiffeur styliste immigré aux États-Unis avec sa famille, dont certains devinrent eux-mêmes des artistes majeurs d'Hollywood dans le domaine du maquillage et de l'art capillaire. Spécialisé dans la réalisation de perruques, puis le maquillage, il est connu pour avoir établi le premier département de maquillage du cinéma américain en 1917. George Westmore eut pour épouse de 1901 à 1924. Puis il se marie à . En 1931, il se suicide par empoisonnement au mercure. (fr)
  • George Westmore (27 de junio de 1879, Isla de Wight, Inglaterra - 12 de julio de 1931, Hollywood, California) fue un peluquero inglés que emigró a los Estados Unidos. Especializado en la fabricación de pelucas y en el maquillaje artístico, es conocido por fundar el primer departamento de maquillaje en un estudio de cine (1917). George Westmore se casó con Ada Savage (1901-1924) y con Anita Salazar. Sus hijos también se dedicaron al maquillaje de cine, constituyendo los Westmore una conocida dinastía del gremio. En 1931 se quitó la vida con un veneno de mercurio. (es)
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  • Hollywood, California, US (en)
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  • Newport, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom (en)
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