Tom Smith
Make-up artist from Great Britain
About Tom Smith
Lived 1920 – 2009 (aged 88). Tom Smith was a British make-up artist.
Tom Smith (15 August 1920 – 3 April 2009) was a British make-up artist who was nominated at the 1982 Academy Awards for Best Makeup for the film Gandhi. He was also known for the make-up in Raiders of the Lost Ark and Return of the Jedi.
He died of a heart attack on 3 April 2009 at the age of 88.
Selected filmography
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) Return of the Jedi (1983) Gandhi (1982) Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) The Shining (1980) A Bridge Too Far (1977) The Land That Time Forgot (1975) Sleuth (1972) The Horror of Frankenstein (1970) Anne of the Thousand Days (1969) The Fearless Vampire Killers (1967) The Haunting (1963) Around the World in 80 Days (1956-uncredited)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Tom Smith?
make-up artist from Great Britain (1920-2009)
When was Tom Smith born?
Tom Smith was born on 15 August 1920 in United Kingdom.
When did Tom Smith die?
Tom Smith died on 3 April 2009 in United Kingdom.
What was Tom Smith's occupation?
Tom Smith was a make-up artist.
What nationality was Tom Smith?
Tom Smith was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Tom Smith (make-up artist)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tom Smith. https://biography.guide/tom-smith-make-up-artist/
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