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Chambers, John, 1922-2001

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Personal name headingChambers, John, 1922-2001
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Biography/History noteJohn Chambers was an American make-up artist who is most prominently known for his work on Planet of the Apes, The Munsters, and Star Trek. He also created disguise kits for the CIA in the late 1970s.
Associated countryUnited States
Birth date19220912
Death date20010825
Place of birthChicago (Ill.)
Place of deathCalifornia
Field of activityMakeup, Film Makeup, Television
AffiliationNational Broadcasting Company
Universal Pictures (Firm)
United States--Central Intelligence Agency
Profession or occupationMakeup artists
Found inPlanet of the apes, 1968: title frame (John Chambers)
Wikipedia, viewed 9 June, 2015: (John Chambers (September 12, 1922 - August 25, 2001) was an American make-up artist and veteran prosthetic makeup expert in both television and film, born in Chicago, Ill., joined NBC television in 1953, joined Universal Pictures after working on his first film, created disguise kits for the CIA, died in California)
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Associated languageeng