Shaun Smith is an American

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supervisor and prop creator from

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. His work portfolio includes major theatrical releases such as ''300'', ''

Face/Off ''Face/Off'' is a 1997 American science fiction action thriller film directed by John Woo, written by Mike Werb and Michael Colleary, and starring John Travolta and Nicolas Cage. The first Hollywood film in which Woo was given major creative ...

'', ''

Conan the Barbarian Conan the Barbarian (also known as Conan the Cimmerian) is a fictional sword and sorcery hero who originated in pulp magazines and has since been adapted to books, comics, films (including '' Conan the Barbarian'' and '' Conan the Destroyer'') ...

'', ''I Am Legend'',
The Monkey King 3
', ''Dawn of the Dead'', ''

Starship Troopers ''Starship Troopers'' is a military science fiction novel by American writer Robert A. Heinlein. Written in a few weeks in reaction to the US suspending nuclear tests, the story was first published as a two-part serial in ''The Magazine of F ...

'', and ''

Chronicles of Narnia ''The Chronicles of Narnia'' is a series of seven high fantasy novels by British author C. S. Lewis. Illustrated by Pauline Baynes and originally published between 1950 and 1956, ''The Chronicles of Narnia'' has been adapted for radio, telev ...

''.

Films

Smith has created

prosthetic makeup Prosthetic makeup also called special make-up effects and FX prosthesis) is the process of using prosthetic sculpting, molding and casting techniques to create advanced cosmetic effects. Prosthetic makeup goes back to the beginning of film makin ...

and special effects for films including ''Exeter'', ''The Monkey King'' (for which he spent nine months on set in China training over 100 crew members). He also worked as creature designer for the film ''Conan the Barbarian'' and as creature supervisor in addition to his makeup work in ''300''.

Partial filmography

*'' The Monkey King 3'' (2018) *''Eternal Wave'' (2017) *''

The Monkey King 2 ''The Monkey King 2'' (Chinese: 西遊記之孫悟空三打白骨精) is a 2016 Hong Kong-Chinese action fantasy film based on the classic 16th-century novel ''Journey to the West'' by Wu Cheng'en. The film was shot in 3D and is a sequel to the ...

'' (2016) *''

Hap and Leonard (TV series) ''Hap and Leonard'' is an American drama television series based on the characters '' Hap and Leonard'', created by novelist Joe R. Lansdale and adapted from his series of novels of the same name. The series was written and developed by Nick Dam ...

'' (2016) *''

Exeter Exeter () is a city in Devon, South West England. It is situated on the River Exe, approximately northeast of Plymouth and southwest of Bristol. In Roman Britain, Exeter was established as the base of Legio II Augusta under the personal comm ...

'' (2015) *'' The Monkey King'' (2014) *''

Eagleheart (TV series) ''Eagleheart'' is an American action comedy TV series that aired on the programming block Adult Swim. ''Eagleheart'' was produced by Conan O'Brien's production company, Conaco, and stars Chris Elliott as Chris Monsanto. The series aired from 201 ...

(2013-2014) *''

The Cabin in the Woods ''The Cabin in the Woods'' is a 2011 science fiction horror comedy film directed by Drew Goddard in his directorial debut, produced by Joss Whedon, and written by Whedon and Goddard. It stars Kristen Connolly, Chris Hemsworth, Anna Hutchison, ...

'' (2012) *''

'' (2011) *''

The Forbidden Kingdom ''The Forbidden Kingdom'' (: ''Gong Fu Zhi Wang'' ( Mandarin) or ''Gung Fu Ji Wong'' (Cantonese) and translated ''King of Kung Fu'' (English); Working title: ''The J & J Project'') is a 2008 wuxia film written by John Fusco, and directed by Rob ...

(2008) *'' I Am Legend (2007) *'' 300 (2006) *'' End of the Spear (2005) *'' Dawn of the Dead (2004)

Awards

Smith's work in ''300'' was nominated for Best Makeup at the 34th annual

Saturn Award The Saturn Awards are American awards presented annually by the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films. The awards were created to honor science fiction, fantasy, and horror in film, but have since grown to reward other films be ...

s, as well as recognized at the 80th

Academy Awards The Academy Awards, better known as the Oscars, are awards for artistic and technical merit for the American and international film industry. The awards are regarded by many as the most prestigious, significant awards in the entertainment ind ...

"bakeoff". His work in ''Conan the Barbarian'' was also nominated in the 38th Saturn Awards.

References

External links

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Shaun Smith: Make-Up Effects
Official Website {{DEFAULTSORT:Smith, Shaun People from Rockford, Illinois American make-up artists Special effects people Living people Year of birth missing (living people)