On the lot at Universal Pictures is a new attraction of truly Jurassic proportions: the world’s largest mobile makeup and hair trailer. It’s the brain trust of Desperate Housewives makeup head John M. Elliott Jr. and hair department head Gabor Heiligenberg, as well as Pegasus Trailer’s Larry Williams and makeup artist Jeff Dawn. The... »

John Murray was destined to be in the film business. His father (John W.) plied the grip trade at Hal Roach and MGM Studios beginning in the 1930s. It... »

Harry Stradling Jr. is one DP in Hollywood who achieved success the old fashioned way: He earned it. Although born to the biz via father Harry... »

Looking a bit like a character actor from Goodfellas, make-up maestro Al Fama has been in the IA family since the autumn of 1965. His first... »

When your first big-time grip job is the Paul Newman classic Hud, chances are you've had an interesting career. In the case of retired key grip Carl... »

By Jim Udel Among the realm of Hollywood's below-the-line icons, Abby Singer is a member in good standing. His claim to fame in Hollywood history is... »

Earl Gilbert is an artist who painted with light. The future lighting technician and son of a best boy began his career pulling cable at Fox. At the... »

Before the age of poly-resins and cardboard doors, an army of skilled construction artisans built sets from the ground up. Whether production required... »

Gaylin Schultz was a grip who couldn't say no to a challenge. From race cars to airplanes and boat rigs to rodeos, this grip was largely responsible... »

From the time he joined the IA in 1955 to his retirement 40 years later, Del Acevedo never stopped working, or perfecting his craft of makeup. His... »