Lois Burwell and John Toll, photographed by Darren Decker, at the (88TH) Academy Awards Ceremony, 2015
- TitleLois Burwell and John Toll papers
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- Summary
The Lois Burwell and John Toll papers include photographs, papers, posters, and other production material related to the careers of makeup artist Lois Burwell and cinematographer John Toll.
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Graphic Arts
The graphic arts series of the Lois Burwell and John Toll papers includes storyboards, production art, and posters for THE LAST SAMURAI (2003) and WAR OF THE WORLDS (2005). - BiographyLois Burwell is a British-born makeup artist active since 1980. She is known for her work on such films as LEGEND, THE PRINCESS BRIDE, WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT, THE FIFTH ELEMENT, THE GREEN MILE, and LINCOLN, among many others. She received an Academy Award for Best Makeup for BRAVEHEART, along with Peter Frampton and Paul Pattison, and was nominated in the same category for SAVING PRIVATE RYAN, along with Conor O’Sullivan and Daniel C. Striepeke.
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- Acquisitions InformationGift of Lois Burwell, 2018-2020.
- Preferred citationLois Burwell and John Toll papers, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
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- AvailabilityFor information on the contents and availability of this collection please contact the Reference and Public Services department at ref@oscars.org.
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