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Percival Harry Westmore (29 October 1904 – 30 September 1970) was a prominent member of the Westmore family of Hollywood make-up artists. He rose to the position of head of the Warner Bros. make-up department, and with his brothers founded the studio "The House of Westmore" on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles.
Perc Westmore. Makeup Department: The Adventures of Robin Hood. The son of an English wigmaker, he began his Hollywood career in 1921. Few actors had photogenically perfect features. Makeup often obliterated the best facial bone structure.
Perc's nephews, Monty, Marvin, and Michael Westmore (Bud's Apprentice) would all take turns assisting at the "Perc Westmore Makeup Show". Later, Perc was promoted to Consultant and Michael would conduct the show.
Perc Westmore. Makeup Department: The Adventures of Robin Hood. The son of an English wigmaker, he began his Hollywood career in 1921. Few actors had photogenically perfect features. Makeup often obliterated the best facial bone structure.
Percival Harry Westmore (1904–70), known as “Perc” (pronounced “Purse”), headed the makeup department of First National Pictures and then of the company that absorbed it, Warner Brothers, where he remained for 27 years, joining Universal Studios only late in life.
Perc Westmore was a prominent member of the Westmore family of Hollywood make-up artists, who worked with many famous actresses and founded the studio "The House of Westmore". He was born in 1904 and died in 1970, and his biography, filmography and personal life are available on The Movie Database (TMDB).
Perc began his career at First National Studios, in 1923, before it became Warner Brothers Studios. While still under contract with Warners, he and his twin Ern were in charge of the wig department of the Max Factor Company for six years.
