About Ern Westmore
Lived 1904 – 1969 (aged 64–65). Ern Westmore was an American make-up artist and actor.
Ernest Henry Westmore (October 29, 1904 – February 1, 1967), was a Hollywood makeup artist and actor, the third child in George Westmore's famed Westmore family.
Career Ern was also involved in the creation of the House of Westmore with three of his brothers. It was billed as a place of beauty, primarily for women, and Ern was forced to borrow $40,000 from John Barrymore and Errol Flynn to assist in the financing, never paying them back.
Ern struggled with alcoholism throughout his life, drinking as early as 1921. Often involved with Barrymore, John Decker, and W. C. Fields, Ern would eventually be forced out of Warner Bros. because of his alcohol problem.
Ern died in New York City in 1967 of an apparent heart attack.
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Who was Ern Westmore?
American actor
When was Ern Westmore born?
Ern Westmore was born on 29 October 1904.
When did Ern Westmore die?
Ern Westmore died in 1969.
What was Ern Westmore's occupation?
Ern Westmore was a make-up artist and actor.
What nationality was Ern Westmore?
Ern Westmore was American.
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