Bill Corso

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Bill Corso
Other namesBilly Corso, William Corso
Occupation Makeup artist
Years active1986–present
SpouseOdile Corso (October 3, 1999–present)

Bill Corso is a makeup artist.

He has worked on over 70 films since his start in 1986.

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Oscars

All three were in the category of Best Makeup

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