Neill Gorton (born 6 September 1969) is an English special effects artist, visual effects specialist and make-up artist specialised in animatronics and prosthetics.[1] He is known for his work on films like Saving Private Ryan (1998) and Children of Men (2006) and the series Doctor Who (2005).
Neill Gorton | |
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| Born | 6 September 1969 Liverpool, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation(s) | Special effect artist, make-up artist, visual effect artist |
Career
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Gorton entered the film industry already at the age of 17.[1] Early on, he started to work for Hollywood film productions in co-operation with directors like Steven Spielberg and Alfonso Cuarón and actors such as Johnny Depp, Michael Caine and Christopher Lee. He is responsible for the design of most Doctor Who villains and monsters, including the modern update of Davros.[2] He won the BAFTA Awards four times with six nominations and won the RTS Awards two times with five nominations. He was nominated one time for the OFTA awards. Gorton and Rob Mayor are the directors of the company Millennium FX, which is focused on cutting edge prosthetics, animatronics, and special make-up FX.[3] He is also the director of Gorton Studio, which offers courses for trainees up to professionals in screen prosthetics.[4] He is also a visiting professor at the University of Bolton.[5]
Filmography
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Awards
editBritish Academy Film Awards
edit| Year | Category | Film | Result | Ref |
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| 2006 | Best Make-Up & Hair Design | Help | Won | [6] |
| 2007 | Best Make-Up & Hair Design | The Catherine Tate Show | Nominated | [7] |
| 2013 | Best Make-Up & Hair Design | The Girl | Nominated | [8] |
BAFTA Awards, Wales
edit| Year | Category | Film | Result | Ref |
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| 2006 | Best Make-Up (Y Coluro Gorau) | Doctor Who | Won | |
| 2007 | Best Make-Up (Y Coluro Gorau) | Doctor Who | Won | |
| 2008 | Best Make-Up (Y Coluro Gorau) | Doctor Who | Won | [9] |
Royal Television Society, UK
edit| Year | Category | Film | Result | Ref |
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| 2005 | Best Make Up Design – Drama | Doctor Who | Nominated | [10] |
| 2005 | Best Make Up Design – Drama | Help | Won | [11] |
| 2006 | Best Make Up Design – Drama | Doctor Who | Nominated | [12] |
| Best Make Up Design – Entertainment | The Catherine Tate Show | Nominated | [12] | |
| Best Visual Effects | Bodies | Nominated | [12] | |
| 2008 | Best Special Effects | Being Human | Won | [13] |
| 2010 | Best Make-Up Design: Drama | The Fattest Man in Britain | Nominated | [14] |
Online Film and Television Association
edit| Year | Category | Film | Result | Ref |
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| 2013 | Best Makeup/Hairstyling in a Non-Series | The Girl | Nominated | [15] |
References
edit- ^ a b Mini biography on http://www.make-up-artist-show.com
- ^ "Award-winning make-up designer Neill Gorton is master of gruesome creations". The Scotsman. 27 September 2012. Retrieved 17 October 2014.
- ^ Official website of Millennium FX
- ^ Craig, W. B. (5 March 2014). "World famous Hollywood make-up and monsters artist sets up Falmouth". The West Briton. Retrieved 17 October 2014.
- ^ Chaudhari, Saiqa (24 February 2014). "Creator of Dr Who villains to visit Bolton tomorrow". The Bolton News. Retrieved 17 October 2014.
- ^ "Kosminsky scoops best writer at Bafta craft awards". Broadcast. 22 May 2006. Retrieved 17 October 2014.
- ^ "Television Craft | Make-up And Hair Design in 2007". British Academy of Film and Television Arts. Retrieved 17 October 2014.
- ^ Goodrich, Helena (25 March 2013). "Parade's End leads the BAFTA TV Craft Awards nominations". The Guardian. Retrieved 17 October 2014.
- ^ "Welsh Baftas 2008: Winners". Broadcast. 28 April 2008. Retrieved 17 October 2014.
- ^ "Sex Traffic up for five craft awards". Broadcast. 2 November 2005. Retrieved 17 October 2014.
- ^ "Little Britain duo completes hat-trick of craft wins". Broadcast. 23 November 2005. Retrieved 17 October 2014.
- ^ a b c Matthewman, Scott (30 October 2006). "RTS Craft Awards: Bleak House and Doctor Who lead the nominations". The Stage. Archived from the original on 28 January 2013. Retrieved 17 October 2014.
- ^ Curtis, Chris (24 November 2009). "RTS rewards Being Human werewolf". Broadcast. Retrieved 17 October 2014.
- ^ Rosser, Michael (9 November 2010). "Sherlock scores five RTS Craft nods". Broadcast. Retrieved 17 October 2014.
- ^ Farber, Alex (25 March 2013). "Parade's End leads Bafta Craft nominations". Broadcast. Retrieved 17 October 2014.