Philip Leakey

(1908-1992)

British make-up artist

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Philip Leakey (4 May 1908 in London, England – 26 November 1992) was a British make-up artist known chiefly for his work on Hammer films. In 1956 he became the first make-up designer ever to receive on-screen credit for "special" make-up effects for his "bold and innovative" work in X the Unknown.

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Born	Philip Leakey 4 May 1908 London
Died	26 November 1992 (aged 84)
Zodiac	Taurus
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Mary Leakey · Mother · 1913-1996 · British paleoanthropologist edit info

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Richard Leakey · Brother · 1944-2022 · Kenyan conservationist edit info

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Colin Leakey · Half Brother · 1933-2018 · British botanist edit info

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Louise Leakey · Niece · 1972- · Kenyan paleontologist edit info

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