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Donald Mowat
CM
BornDecember 1963
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
OccupationMakeup artist
Years active1985–present
Awards

Donald James Mowat, CM, is a Canadian-British (naturalized American) makeup artist.[1][2] He is best known for his work on 8 Mile, The Fighter, Prisoners, Skyfall, Nightcrawler, Sicario, Nocturnal Animals, Blade Runner 2049, First Man, and Dune.[3][4] Originally from Montreal, divides his time between Los Angeles and Toronto.[5]

Donald was nominated for an Academy Award in the category Best Makeup and Hairstyling for the film Dune.[6] He was appointed a member of the Order of Canada in 2022.[7]

Life and career

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Donald was born and raised in Montreal, Quebec, Canada to British parents.[8] He was invited to become a member of Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 1999.[9] He served on the board of directors for the Actors' Fund of Canada (2008–2014) and Board member representing the Art Department Branch of the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television (2007–2011).[10] He is an active member of the education and membership committee member for BAFTA Los Angeles and BAFTA UK.[11] He served twelve years as an executive makeup artists branch member at AMPAS. He is also a member of IATSE, BECTU, and the European Film Academy represented by the United Talent Agency.

Donald was awarded a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2012 and the Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers by The Governor General for Canada in 2018 for his volunteer work with high school students for BAFTA LA education outreach.[12][13]

Selected filmography

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Awards and nominations

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Year Result Award Category Work Ref.
1992 Won Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Makeup for a Miniseries or a Special Mark Twain and Me [14]
1993 Won CableACE Award Best Make-Up Mark Twain and Me
1998 Won Gemini Awards Outstanding achievement in makeup The Sleep Room
2000 Nominated Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Best Contemporary Makeup Three Kings
2003 Nominated Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Best Contemporary Makeup 8 Mile
2004 Nominated Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Best Contemporary Makeup The Human Stain
2006 Won Gemini Awards Best Achievement in Make-Up Prairie Giant
2014 Won Saturn Awards Best Make-Up Prisoners
Won Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Best Contemporary Makeup [15]
2015 Nominated Nightcrawler [16]
2016 Nominated Sicario [17]
2017 Won Nocturnal Animals [18]
Nominated BAFTA Film Awards Best Make Up/Hair [19]
2018 Nominated Blade Runner 2049 [20]
Nominated Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Best Period and/or Character Makeup [21]
2022 Nominated Academy Awards Best Makeup and Hairstyling Dune
Nominated BAFTA Film Awards Best Makeup and Hair [22]
Nominated Gold Derby Makeup/Hair [23]
Nominated Hollywood Critics Association Best Hair and Makeup [24]
Nominated Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Best Period and/or Character Makeup [25]

References

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  1. ^ "How makeup designer Donald Mowat helped shape Blade Runner 2049's future". theverge.com. 27 October 2017. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
  2. ^ "Hollywood make-up artist Donald Mowat reveals his famous friendships ahead of Bafta bid". dailyrecord.co.uk. 18 February 2018. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
  3. ^ "Makeup-Hair Designer Specializes in Bruising Looks for 'Blade Runner 2049,' 'Stronger'". variety.com. 19 October 2017. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
  4. ^ "James Bond: Daniel Craig personal makeup artist on bringing gritty 007 to life (EXCLUSIVE)". express.co.uk. 6 December 2017. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
  5. ^ "Order of Canada appointees - June 2022". 21 June 2022. Retrieved 30 June 2022.
  6. ^ "THE 94TH ACADEMY AWARDS - 2022". oscars.org. Retrieved 20 June 2022.
  7. ^ "Sports leaders top list of new Order of Canada appointees". cbc.ca. Retrieved 20 June 2022.
  8. ^ "For a more diverse Oscars, Hollywood must go back to high school". cbc.ca. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
  9. ^ "Donald Mowat grateful for Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Award". thestar.com. 17 February 2014. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
  10. ^ "Supporter Spotlight: On-set with Donald Mowat" (PDF). afchelps.ca. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
  11. ^ "Donald Mowat, BAFTA Member". bafta.org. 22 May 2014. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
  12. ^ "Donald Mowat". gg.ca. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
  13. ^ "Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers". gg.ca. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
  14. ^ "DONALD MOWAT". emmys.com. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
  15. ^ "'Dallas Buyers Club,' 'American Hustle' among makeup, hair winners". Los Angeles Times. 15 February 2014. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
  16. ^ "Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Nominations 2015". indiewire.com. 8 January 2015. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
  17. ^ "Makeup Artists and Hairstylists Guild Awards 2016 Nominations Revealed". wwd.com. 14 January 2016. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
  18. ^ "Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild Awards: 'La La Land', 'People V. O.J. Simpson' Among Winners – Full List". deadline.com. 20 February 2017. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
  19. ^ "BAFTA Awards 2017: Full list of nominations led by 'La La Land,' 'Arrival,' 'Nocturnal Animals'". goldderby.com. 10 January 2017. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
  20. ^ "Baftas 2018: full list of nominations". screendaily.com. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
  21. ^ "Makeup Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Awards: 'Darkest Hour,' 'Wonder' Lead Feature Nominees". hollywoodreporter.com. 5 January 2018. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
  22. ^ "Make Up & Hair in 2022". awards.bafta.org. Retrieved 20 June 2022.
  23. ^ "2022 Makeup Artists & Hair Stylists Guild Awards nominations". goldderby.com. 11 January 2022. Retrieved 20 June 2022.
  24. ^ "HCA Film Awards 2022: The Nominations". discussingfilm.net. 2 December 2021. Retrieved 20 June 2022.
  25. ^ "Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild Awards Nominations: 'House Of Gucci', 'The Suicide Squad' & 'Legendary' Among Leaders". deadline.com. 11 January 2022. Retrieved 20 June 2022.
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