Martin Samuel is a British three-time Oscar nominated

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in the category of Best Makeup and Hairstyling. He is most famous for doing the hair on the first three ''

Pirates of the Caribbean ''Pirates of the Caribbean'' is a Disney media franchise encompassing numerous theme park rides, a series of films, and spin-off novels, as well as a number of related video games and other media publications. The franchise originated with th ...

'' movies along with Ve Neill. He has had over 55 credits since 1974. Samuel was appointed

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(MBE) in the

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for services to international screen hair styling.

Academy Award Nominations

* 2003 Academy Awards-Nominated for '' Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl'', nomination shared with Ve Neill. Lost to '' The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King''. * 2007 Academy Awards-Nominated for '' Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End'', nomination shared with Ve Neill. Lost to ''

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''. * 2012 Academy Awards-Nominated for ''

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'', nomination shared with

Howard Berger Howard Berger (born 20 December 1964) is a special make-up effects creator who is best known for his work on ''The Chronicles of Narnia'' films. He has over 200 films to his credit since 1977. Berger is the co-founder of KNB EFX Group along wit ...

and

Peter Montagna Peter Montagna (born March 27, 1952) is an American make-up artist. He was nominated for an Academy Award in the category Best Makeup and Hairstyling for the film ''Hitchcock''. Selected filmography * ''Hitchcock'' (2012; co-nominated for an ...

. Lost to ''

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''.

Selected filmography

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'' (2012) *'' Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End '' (2007) *'' Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest'' (2006) *'' Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl'' (2003)

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