“Legends of Screen Make-up A Tribute To John Chambers”

Planet of the Apes, The Munsters. With very few and special exceptions, there is no more influential an individual in the modern world of special makeup effects than John Chambers. Through groundbreaking cinematic triumphs as pivotal as Planet of the Apes, Chambers 30-year career in Hollywood solidified his legacy as a technical master using plastic laminate, foam latex, mold-making, and prosthetic materials. Chambers left a legacy of excellence that continues to ripple through the work of his many peers and proteges.