Ve Neill
Ve Neill, originally named Mary Flores, is a celebrated American makeup artist renowned for her remarkable contributions to the film industry. An Academy Award winner, she has secured three Oscars for her outstanding work in the films Beetlejuice, Mrs. Doubtfire, and Ed Wood, and has received a total of eight nominations throughout her illustrious career.
Neill's extensive portfolio includes her creative mastery in the entire Pirates of the Caribbean franchise and The Hunger Games series. She has also lent her talents to The Amazing Spider-Man films and several Batman installments, including Batman Returns, Batman Forever, and Batman & Robin.
Her impressive filmography features a diverse array of notable projects, such as A.I. Artificial Intelligence, Hook, Edward Scissorhands, Mars Attacks!, How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000), Austin Powers in Goldmember, The Chronicles of Riddick, Constantine, Eragon, John Carter, The Host, and X-Men: Days of Future Past.
In addition to her film work, Neill showcased her expertise as a judge on the Syfy original series Face Off, a competition program where aspiring makeup artists vie for a grand prize of $100,000. With her innovative techniques and artistic vision, Ve Neill has left an indelible mark on the world of makeup artistry.