Stuart Freeborn

Quick Facts

Full Name	Stuart Freeborn
Occupation	Makeup Artist
Date Of Birth	Sep 5, 1914(1914-09-05)
Age	110
Date Of Death	2013-02-05
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	England
Horoscope	Virgo

Stuart Freeborn Biography

Stuart Freeborn is one of the most popular and richest Makeup Artist who was born on September 5, 1914 in England, United Kingdom. Most well-known for his makeup design work for characters from the Star Wars characters as Yoda and Chewbacca In addition, he was the main makeup artist on two of Kubrick’s most famous film projects: Dr. Strangelove and 2001: A Space Odyssey.

The design of the Yoda character was a blend of his own face with facial characteristics of the world-renowned scientist His design for the Yoda character combined elements of his own visage with facial features of the world-famous physicist Albert Einstein..

His spouse, Kay, raised three children and a son called Graham who was also the makeup artist. Freeborn was alive until the age of 89 overliving his wife and his three sons.

Stuart Freeborn Net Worth

Stuart Freeborn is one of the richest Makeup Artist from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Stuart Freeborn 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

At the beginning of his career the makeup artist created hairstyles for the well-known English actor Early in his career, he created makeup and hair designs for the renowned English actor Alec Guinness..

He worked as makeup supervisor for the cult Superman films.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Stuart Freeborn Dating?

According to our records, Stuart Freeborn married to Kay Freeborn. As of December 1, 2023, Stuart Freeborn’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Stuart Ranked on the list of most popular Makeup Artist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Stuart Freeborn celebrates birthday on September 5 of every year.

Who developed Yoda?

Nick Maley is a special effects make-up artist known for his work on Yoda in the Star Wars film series. He has worked on a total of 53 films including Superman, Highlander, and Krull. He is sometimes referred to as “That Yoda Guy” for his work on the creation of Yoda for Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back.

Who is Yoda Modelled after?

According to Mental Floss, special effects artist and Star Wars Stuart Freeborn revealed he was inspired by a poster of Albert Einstein that was hanging in his office. Basing the character’s design on Einstein’s face, Freeborn said he used the eyes and wrinkles to create Yoda’s final look.

Is Stuart Freeborn still alive?

February 5, 2013

Who did the makeup in 2001 Space Odyssey?

Makeup by Stuart Freeborn. MGM Stuart Freeborn’s landmark makeup for the prehistoric apes in Stanley Kubrick’s “2001: A Space Odyssey” (1968). Nick Maley, a makeup artist who worked with Freeborn in the 1970s, called him a mentor who “ran his department like a headmaster.”

Who was the first Jedi?

In the Star Wars Legends continuity, the founders of the Jedi Order were Jedi Masters Cala Brin, Garon Jard, Rajivari and Ters Sendon.