Nominated
for an Emmy Award in 2012, Brian
Kinney has been a professional makeup artist working
in film, television, theater, and print for more
than ten years. Originally from Chicago, Illinois,
Brian earned his BA in Liberal Arts from The
University of Iowa, studying film, media, and
English Literature. It was here his lifelong hobby
of creating makeups for amusement segued into a full
blown dream career. Shortly after graduation he
enrolled in the Delamar Academy of Makeup in London,
England, graduating with honors from the
Professional Makeup Design Course. Within days of
graduation, his break came on the set of the HBO/BBC
mini-series "Band of Brothers", where he began work
for the prosthetics and special FX makeup
department.
After several years working in Europe
he relocated to Los Angeles, where he continues to
work in film and television as a member of IATSE
Local 706. Whether in an FX lab, in the makeup
trailer, on a soundstage, or on a location set,
Brian is truly in his element. His break in L.A.
came when he began work on CSI:NY as a founding
member of the Special FX Makeup department, a full
time position he held for the first three seasons.
Brian has recently completed several features as
Makeup Department Head, including Beneath the Dark
and Julia X 3D. His work can also be seen in recent
television episodes of CSI:NY, Law & Order: L.A.,
True Blood, Community, Rizzoli & Isles, Childrens
Hospital, Tim & Eric Awesome Show, Sniper: Deadliest
Missions, and 1000 Ways To Die. When not on set, he
can be found teaching makeup and special effects in
Los Angeles and London. |