Mike Hill was listed first for Frankenstein’s Makeup and Hairstyling Oscar. He shared the 98th Academy Award with Jordan Samuel and Cliona Furey.
Hill is a British makeup artist and sculptor whose interest in monsters began in childhood, when he modeled creatures from clay gathered near his home in Warrington, England. His work on Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein helped create the film’s distinctive creature design and extensive prosthetic makeup.
The category honors achievement in both makeup and hairstyling, so the award belongs to a team rather than to Hill alone. That is why Jordan Samuel and Cliona Furey also appear in the official credit. A common mix-up is confusing this Oscar with Frankenstein’s other wins, including Production Design and Costume Design, which recognized different creative teams.
Hill had previously received a Primetime Emmy nomination for prosthetic makeup on Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities. Frankenstein marked his first Academy Award win.