Greg Cannom, legendary Journeyman special make-up effects artist and owner of Cannom Creations, passed away on May 3, 2025. A native Californian, Greg first learned the basic techniques of special make-up effects through monster magazines but worked his way into Rick Baker's lab and with guidance from Dick Smith.

Over a career that spanned more than 40 years, Greg became known for his technical mastery and groundbreaking work in the film industry. A member of IATSE Local 706 since April 17, 1989, he earned his place among Hollywood's most accomplished artists.

Greg received four Oscars: Vice, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Mrs. Doubtfire, and Bram Stokers Dracula. with an additional six nominations. He was nominated for five Primetime Emmys and four BAFTAs. Greg was not only awarded two Make-up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Awards, but he also treasured the Lifetime Achievement Award presented to him in 2018. Cannom (and Wesley Wofford) was also honored with the very first Science & Technical Achievement Oscar for innovations in silicone prosthetics for projects such as Vice, Gleason, and Bicentennial Man. In total, his work garnered 15 wins and 37 nominations from award bodies around the world.

Though known for his exacting standards and outstanding artistry, Greg's dedication to the craft set a high bar in the industry. He had an eye for talent and built Cannom Creations into one of the most sought-after special make-up effects teams in film. He loved the challenges and openly shared collaborative ideas, always seeking to elevate and improve the craft. He never stopped experimenting with new mediums and methods to create realism, no matter how fanciful or horrific. His team members always included the very best artists and craftsmen. When he taught classes for Local 706, all seats were filled and the members could not believe their good fortune being guided by Greg personally.

His influence can be seen in some of the most iconic characters in motion picture history. He could transform an actor into a completely different human being and the work was undetectable to the camera lens, Films such as Vice and Mrs. Doubtfire, The Mask, Anna Nicole and the cult-favorite The Lost Boys exemplified the range of imagination and methods he applied through a career that ranged from stretch-and-stipple latex, to various formulations of silicone. Cannom's expertise at old age make-ups set a new standard for film, from "Old Rose" in Titanic to The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, to Bram Stoker's Dracula, A Beautiful Mind and numerous others.

Whether he was turning Christian Bale into Dick Cheney in Vice, Gary Oldman into Dracula or Robin Williams into an aging android in Bicentennial Man, the realism was remarkable.

Outside of work, Greg enjoyed traveling, spending time in New York's theater scene, and indulging in fine dining. He lived in Palm Springs and appreciated the lifestyle and friendships he cultivated there.

Greg's legacy lives on in the work he created and in the many artists he collaborated with throughout his career. Services have not vet been determined.