| Birth date | October 22, 1921 |
|---|---|
| Birth place | Hollywood, California, U.S. |
| Death date | July 9, 1983 (aged 61) |
| Death place | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Make-up artist |
| Years active | 1950–1983 |
| Parents | Jack Dawn (father) |
Robert Dawn (October 22, 1921 – July 9, 1983) was an American make-up artist.
Dawn was born in Hollywood, California, the son of Anna Christine and Jack Dawn,[1] a make-up artist. He attended and graduated from Commerce High School in San Francisco, California.[1] He served as a fighter pilot in the []United States Air Force during World War II, which he earned the Distinguished Flying Cross, Purple Heart and Silver Star.[1] After his discharge, he worked for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.[1]
In 1971, Dawn won a Primetime Emmy Award in the category Outstanding Makeup for his work on the television program Mission: Impossible.[2]
Dawn died on July 9, 1983 in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 61.[1]
References
- ^ "Obituaries". The Napa Valley Register. July 12, 1983. p. 15. Retrieved June 7, 2022. – via Newspapers.com
- ^ "Outstanding Makeup For A Series Nominees / Winners 1971". Television Academy. Retrieved June 7, 2022.
External links
- Robert Dawn at IMDb