Donald Mowat

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Donald Mowat
C.M.
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BornDecember 1963
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
OccupationMakeup artist
Years active1985–present
Awards

    Donald James Mowat, C.M., is a Canadian-British (naturalized American) makeup artist based in Los Angeles. [1] [2] He is best known for his work on 8 Mile , The Fighter , Prisoners , Skyfall , Nightcrawler , Sicario , Nocturnal Animals , Blade Runner 2049 , First Man , and Dune . [3] [4] Originally from Montreal. [5]

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    Donald was nominated for an Academy Award in the category Best Makeup and Hairstyling for the film Dune . [6] He was appointed a member of the Order of Canada in 2022. [7]

    Life and career

    Donald was born and raised in Montreal, Quebec, Canada to British parents. [8] He was invited to become a member of Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 1999. [9] He served on the board of directors for the Actors' Fund of Canada (2008–2014) and Board member representing the Art Department Branch of the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television (2007–2011). [10] He is an active member of the education and membership committee member for BAFTA Los Angeles and BAFTA UK. [11] He served twelve years as an executive makeup artists branch member at AMPAS. He is also a member of IATSE, BECTU, and the European Film Academy. He is represented by United Talent Agency in Beverly Hills, California.

    Donald was awarded a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2012 and the Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers by The Governor General for Canada in 2018 for his volunteer work with high school students for BAFTA LA education outreach. [12] [13]

    At the 2024 Hollywood Beauty Awards, Donald was honored with the Outstanding Achievement in Make-Up Award, presented by Dune star Dave Bautista. [14] Additionally, he has served on juries for the Denver Film Festival and Middleburg Film Festival, and has been featured in numerous industry publications and podcasts, including The Team Deakins Podcast. [15] He is an active volunteer for the annual Student Academy Awards and the Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting.

    Selected filmography

    Awards and nominations

    YearResultAwardCategoryWorkRef.
    1992Won Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Makeup for a Miniseries or a SpecialMark Twain and Me [16]
    1993Won CableACE Award Best Make-UpMark Twain and Me
    1998Won Gemini Awards Outstanding achievement in makeup The Sleep Room
    2000Nominated Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Best Contemporary Makeup Three Kings
    2003Nominated Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Best Contemporary Makeup 8 Mile
    2004Nominated Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Best Contemporary Makeup The Human Stain
    2006Won Gemini Awards Best Achievement in Make-Up Prairie Giant
    2014Won Saturn Awards Best Make-Up Prisoners
    Won Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Best Contemporary Makeup [17]
    2015Nominated Nightcrawler [18]
    2016Nominated Sicario [19]
    2017Won Nocturnal Animals [20]
    Nominated BAFTA Film Awards Best Make Up/Hair [21]
    2018Nominated Blade Runner 2049 [22]
    Nominated Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Best Period and/or Character Makeup [23]
    2022Nominated Academy Awards Best Makeup and Hairstyling Dune
    Nominated BAFTA Film Awards Best Makeup and Hair [24]
    Nominated Gold Derby Makeup/Hair [25]
    Nominated Hollywood Critics Association Best Hair and Makeup [26]
    Nominated Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Best Period and/or Character Makeup [27]
    Won Saturn Awards Best Make-up [28]
    2024Won The Covenant [29]
    Won Satellite Awards Special achievement awards : Make-Up [30]
    2025Nominated Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild Awards Best Make-Up Daphne Guinness & David LaChapelle: "Time" [31]
    Nominated Saturn Awards Best Make-up Dune: Part Two [32]

    References

    1. ↑ "How makeup designer Donald Mowat helped shape Blade Runner 2049's future". theverge.com. 27 October 2017. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
    2. ↑ "Hollywood make-up artist Donald Mowat reveals his famous friendships ahead of Bafta bid". dailyrecord.co.uk. 18 February 2018. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
    3. ↑ "Makeup-Hair Designer Specializes in Bruising Looks for 'Blade Runner 2049,' 'Stronger'". variety.com. 19 October 2017. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
    4. ↑ "James Bond: Daniel Craig personal makeup artist on bringing gritty 007 to life (EXCLUSIVE)". express.co.uk. 6 December 2017. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
    5. ↑ "Order of Canada appointees - June 2022". 21 June 2022. Retrieved 30 June 2022.
    6. ↑ "THE 94TH ACADEMY AWARDS - 2022". oscars.org. Retrieved 20 June 2022.
    7. ↑ "Sports leaders top list of new Order of Canada appointees". cbc.ca. Retrieved 20 June 2022.
    8. ↑ "For a more diverse Oscars, Hollywood must go back to high school". cbc.ca. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
    9. ↑ "Donald Mowat grateful for Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Award". thestar.com. 17 February 2014. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
    10. ↑ "Supporter Spotlight: On-set with Donald Mowat" (PDF). afchelps.ca. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
    11. ↑ "Donald Mowat, BAFTA Member". bafta.org. 22 May 2014. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
    12. ↑ "Donald Mowat". gg.ca. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
    13. ↑ "Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers". gg.ca. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
    14. ↑ "9th Annual Hollywood Beauty Awards: Honoree, Nominee & Winning Highlights". hollywoodbeautyawards.com. Retrieved 9 July 2025.
    15. ↑ "Denver Film Festival Announces Inaugural 5280 Award, Additional In-Person Guests and Awards, Immersive Programming, Juried Competitions and Jurors". denverfilm.org. Retrieved 9 July 2025.
    16. ↑ "DONALD MOWAT". emmys.com. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
    17. ↑ "'Dallas Buyers Club,' 'American Hustle' among makeup, hair winners". Los Angeles Times . 15 February 2014. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
    18. ↑ "Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Nominations 2015". indiewire.com. 8 January 2015. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
    19. ↑ "Makeup Artists and Hairstylists Guild Awards 2016 Nominations Revealed". wwd.com. 14 January 2016. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
    20. ↑ "Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild Awards: 'La La Land', 'People V. O.J. Simpson' Among Winners – Full List". Deadline Hollywood . 20 February 2017. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
    21. ↑ "BAFTA Awards 2017: Full list of nominations led by 'La La Land,' 'Arrival,' 'Nocturnal Animals'". goldderby.com. 10 January 2017. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
    22. ↑ "Baftas 2018: full list of nominations". screendaily.com. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
    23. ↑ "Makeup Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Awards: 'Darkest Hour,' 'Wonder' Lead Feature Nominees". hollywoodreporter.com. 5 January 2018. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
    24. ↑ "Make Up & Hair in 2022". awards.bafta.org. Retrieved 20 June 2022.
    25. ↑ "2022 Makeup Artists & Hair Stylists Guild Awards nominations". goldderby.com. 11 January 2022. Retrieved 20 June 2022.
    26. ↑ Andaluz, Diego (2 December 2021). "HCA Film Awards 2022: The Nominations". discussingfilm.net. Retrieved 20 June 2022.
    27. ↑ "Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild Awards Nominations: 'House Of Gucci', 'The Suicide Squad' & 'Legendary' Among Leaders". Deadline Hollywood . 11 January 2022. Retrieved 20 June 2022.
    28. ↑ "The 2022 Saturn Award Winners". nextbestpicture.com. 26 October 2022. Retrieved 9 July 2025.
    29. ↑ "'Avatar: The Way Of Water', 'Oppenheimer', 'Star Trek: Picard' Among Winners At Saturn Awards". deadline.com. 5 February 2024. Retrieved 9 July 2025.
    30. ↑ "Special Awards". pressacademy.com. Retrieved 9 July 2025.
    31. ↑ "Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild Nominations: 'Wicked', 'Deadpool & Wolverine', 'Emilia Pérez' More". deadline.com. 10 December 2024. Retrieved 9 July 2025.
    32. ↑ "'Dune: Part Two', 'Fallout' Lead Saturn Awards Nominations". deadline.com. 5 December 2024. Retrieved 9 July 2025.
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