MASTERS by Winn Claybaugh Podcast Features Legendary Makeup Artist and Mentor, Leonard Engelman

SANDY, Utah - Dec. 17, 2024 - PRLog -- Leonard Engelman was introduced to the art of makeup at an early age by his father, makeup artist Leonard Engelman Sr. Only 11 years old when his father died, young Leonard was left with many memories as well as his father's makeup cases, hair supplies, and equipment. Playing with these items, reading some of his father's books and literature, and experimenting with makeup led Leonard to realize by age 13 that he wanted to be a motion picture and television makeup artist.

At the age of 28 (very young for a makeup artist then), Leonard was assigned as Makeup Department Head on Alfred Hitchcock's film, Topaz. Soon after, Leonard was assigned to a new television series, Rod Serling's Night Gallery—a makeup artist's dream, filled with character, periods, beauty, and monsters. In 1986, Leonard met Cher on the production of Witches of Eastwick and they embarked on a business relationship that involved many endeavors. When Cher received her Academy Award for Moonstruck, she thanked her makeup artist, Leonard Engelman, in her televised acceptance speech.

Leonard's 50-year career spanned film, television, and a roster of celebrities including Julie Andrews, Kevin Kline, Faye Dunaway, Glenn Close, Michelle Pfeiffer, Danny Glover, Dan Aykroyd, Melanie Griffith, Val Kilmer, Sigourney Weaver, Meg Ryan, Farrah Fawcett, Sylvester Stallone, and many others. His film resume includes Rocky IV, Mercury Rising, The Princess Diaries, Ghostbusters, Burlesque, and more.

Leonard was nominated for two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Makeup and he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild. Sadly, he passed away in August 2024, but his passion for educating and inspiring generations of makeup artists ensures that his legacy will live on.

Interviewed by Winn Claybaugh, Leonard shared his extensive insights on makeup. Always a mentor at heart, he also revealed his passion and wisdom about careers in makeup artistry.

About MASTERS by Winn Claybaugh

Winn Claybaugh has interviewed over 325 beauty and business professionals, artists, educators, and mentors for his popular MASTERS series. With over 1 million downloads and 100 podcasts to date, MASTERS by Winn Claybaugh features a new interview every month plus "classics" from the 30-year collection.

The MASTERS roster includes beauty industry luminaries like Vidal Sassoon, Robert Lobetta, Ted Gibson, Tabatha Coffee, Ruth Roche, Vivienne Mackinder, and John Paul DeJoria, along with leaders outside the industry: actors Gary Sinise and Fran Drescher, entertainer and philanthropist Marie Osmond, and more telling their stories and sharing their wisdom.

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