Ellis Burman
Ellis Burman | |
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| Born | Ellis Burman May 13, 1902 |
| Died | April 12, 1974 (aged 71) |
| Occupation(s) | Special make-up effects artist, sculptor |
| Children | 5, including Ellis Burman Jr. and Thomas R. Burman |
Ellis Luis Burman (May 13, 1902 – December 4, 1974) was an American television and film special make-up effects artist and sculptor best known for his work in the films Unknown Island, The Wolf Man, The Spider Woman, The Ghost of Frankenstein, and for the War and Victory sculpture in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Early life and education
[edit]Burman was born on May 13, 1902, in Toledo, Ohio. He attended the Art Institute of Chicago.[1]
Career
[edit]In the late 30s, Burman moved to California. He was hired by Universal Studios to work on The Ghost of Frankenstein where he designed Lon Chaney’s head, along with the make-up and props for the film.[2]
The War and Victory and other sculptures
[edit]Burman created the War and Victory sculpture cast in crushed marble,[3] as a monument to the veterans of World War I. Along with War and Victory, he created the sculptor Pioneer Woman in cast concrete,[4] both in Antelope Park, Lincoln, Nebraska.[5] Smoke Signal in Pioneers Park is a memorial to the Nebraskan Indians.[6][7][8][9] Burman's sculptures have been erected in various parks and locations in Nebraska.[10]
His created his sculptures in his workshop in an idle factory on Y street.
Personal life
[edit]Ellis Luis Burman is the father of Ellis Luis Burman Jr and Thomas R. Burman and the grandfather of Barney Burman[11] and Ellis Luis Burman III.[12]
References
[edit]- ^ "Burman, Ellis". Nebraska State Historical Society. Retrieved 2025-03-17.
- ^ "Ellis Burman and his sculptures". Lincoln Journal Star. 2007-05-13. p. 24. Retrieved 2025-03-17.
- ^ "Soldiers' Memorial Stresses Peace Theme - War and Victory by Ellis Burman". Lincoln Journal Star. 1936-04-26. p. 35. Retrieved 2025-03-17.
- ^ "Two new sculptures grace Lincoln's landscape by Maureen Bognes". The Lincoln Star. 1992-05-15. p. 67. Retrieved 2025-03-17.
- ^ "Of Stone and Bronze sculpture and beauty by Kim Hachiya". Lincoln Journal Star. 1988-06-17. p. 105. Retrieved 2025-03-17.
- ^ "Smoke Signal - Lincoln Journal Star". Lincoln Journal Star. 1959-12-13. p. 21. Retrieved 2025-03-17.
- ^ "Lincoln Designer Statue of Indian". Holbrook Observer. 1935-10-23. p. 1. Retrieved 2025-03-17.
- ^ "Plan to Mark Historic Spots in Northwest Nebraska". Northwest Nebraska News. 1936-06-25. p. 1. Retrieved 2025-03-17.
- ^ "Smoke Signal". The Public Mirror. 1935-10-24. p. 1. Retrieved 2025-03-17.
- ^ "Monuments to be Erected at Points of Historic Interest". Chadron Record. 1936-06-26. p. 1. Retrieved 2025-03-17.
- ^ Nededog, Jethro (2012-05-03). "Meet 'Grimm's' Man Behind the Monsters (Exclusive Photos, Video)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2025-03-17.
- ^ Verrier, Richard (30 January 2013). "Makeup artist is a go-to guy for gore". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 17 March 2025.
External links
[edit]- Ellis Burman at IMDb