The Brit became one of the most in-demand off-camera experts in his field thanks to his work on 2001: A Space Odyssey, Dr. Strangelove and the Star Wars films.
He helped create Yoda’s look for The Empire Strikes Back and Guinness’ Fagin in director David Lean’s Oliver Twist.
Largely self-taught, Freeborn honed his craft as an assistant to filmmaker Alexander Korda in the 1930s, when he found himself working with silver screen icons like Marlene Dietrich and Vivien Leigh.
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He also created three looks for movie star Sellers in Dr. Strangelove.
Freeborn’s son Graham is also a make-up artist.
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