Charles "Chuck" House
Journeyman Make-Up Artist
1942-2024
Truly a lover of life, fast cars, horses and his friends, Chuck House came from a family entrenched in the early days of film and television. His father was a famous stuntman and his uncle was actor Andy Devine. Although he studied business in college, the lure of the film industry was in his veins and Chuck House became a make-up artist and Local 706 member after serving his apprenticeship in 1964. Throughout the 60s and 70s he worked on many movies-of-the week and the ABC Afterschool Specials. His talents were displayed in every genre of tv movies and feature films. In the late 1970s and 80s he moved primarily into television series - Hunter, Fantasy Island, CHiPs, Amazing Stories and Baywatch. Amazing Stories won both a Primetime Emmy and a nomination for Chuck. He worked with Bill Murray and John Candy on Stripes, and Chuck was working on the feature film Wagons East in Mexico when Candy tragically died of a heart attack.
After more than 35 years as an active member of Local 706, Chuck retired to Arizona. He was still active in his new community, especially the Kingman Film Festival. Chuck produced and presented a one-man show reminiscing about his uncle Andy, John Wayne, Maureen O’Hara and even Elvis Presley.
In his later years, Chuck was in declining health but kept in touch with friends through social media until just recently. He passed away on May 9, 2024 but Local 706 was not notified until July. Charles "Chuck" House is survived by his son Chris, his daughter Jennifer, his brother and nephew Andy. As was his sense of humor, Chuck mentioned numerous ex-wives, but there are no records. There were no notifications of memorial services.
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