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Justin Raleigh
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Raleigh in 2021
Born
Occupation Make-up artist
Years active 1994-present

Justin Raleigh is a talented American make-up artist who specializes in creating amazing special effects for movies and TV shows. He is well-known for his incredible work on films like The Eyes of Tammy Faye and Aquaman. He also worked on popular TV series such as American Horror Story: Freak Show and Westworld.

Justin is also the founder and CEO of a company called Fractured FX Inc. This company focuses on making special makeup effects and unique costumes for the entertainment industry.

Bringing Characters to Life: His Work

Justin Raleigh has helped bring many different characters to life on screen. His job involves making actors look completely different, whether it's turning them into monsters, making them appear much older, or creating realistic injuries. He uses special techniques and materials to achieve these amazing transformations.

Movies and TV Shows He's Worked On

Here are some of the exciting projects where Justin Raleigh's special makeup effects have been featured:

  • Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (2022)
  • Kimi (2022)
  • Impeachment: American Crime Story (2021)
  • Midnight Mass (2021)
  • The Eyes of Tammy Faye (2021)
  • Malignant (2021)
  • Sweet Tooth (2021)
  • Army of the Dead (2021)
  • Westworld (2018-2020)
  • Aquaman (2018)
  • The Conjuring 2 (2016)
  • Supergirl (2015-2016)
  • The Knick (2014-2015)
  • American Horror Story (2014-2015)
  • 300: Rise of an Empire (2014)
  • The Conjuring (2013)
  • Insidious (2010)
  • Splinter (2008)
  • Big Fish (2003)

Awards and Recognition

Justin Raleigh's incredible talent has earned him many awards and nominations. These awards celebrate the best makeup and hairstyling in movies and television.

Major Wins

He has won some of the most prestigious awards in the film industry:

Year Award Category Work
2022 Academy Awards (also known as the Oscars) Best Makeup and Hairstyling The Eyes of Tammy Faye
2022 British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) Best Make Up & Hair The Eyes of Tammy Faye
2022 Critics' Choice Movie Awards Best Hair and Makeup The Eyes of Tammy Faye
2022 Hollywood Critics Association Best Hair and Makeup The Eyes of Tammy Faye
2019 Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Best Special Makeup Effects in Television Westworld
2015 Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Prosthetic Makeup American Horror Story: Freak Show
2010 Fangoria Chainsaw Awards Best Makeup/Creature FX Splinter

Other Nominations

Justin has also been nominated for many other awards, showing how consistently excellent his work is. These nominations include:

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