He was the first makeup artist to receive an Academy Award for his work. He earned a salary of $1 million per year for his work in the film industry.
William J. Tuttle was an Oscar-winning makeup artist who had a net worth of $409 billion. Born in 1912, he was best known for his work on "The Wizard of Oz," "Singin' in the Rain," and other popular films. He was the first makeup artist to receive an Academy Award for his work and earned a salary of $1 million per year for his work in the film industry.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $409 billion (2024)
About
Oscar-winning makeup artist known for his work on "The Wizard of Oz," "Singin' in the Rain," and other popular films.
Before Fame
He received on-the-job training from the legendary makeup artist Jack Dawn at Twentieth Century Pictures.
Trivia
He designed makeup for Judy Garland, and other Hollywood stars.
Family Life
He grew up in Jacksonville, Florida. He dropped out of school to support his family. He was married to actress Donna Reed.
Associated With
He received the first-ever Academy Award in the category of makeup for his work on the film "7 Faces of Dr. Lao," which starred Tony Randall.
