Michael Burnett
Biography
Michael Burnett is an American two-time Emmy-nominated make-up artist. He has been creating special makeup effects in the film, television, and the haunt industries for more than 30 years. Some of his film and television credits include, The Ben Stiller Show, Universal Soldier, The Forsaken, Star Trek Enterprise, Passions, and Mad TV. Between the years of 1997-2016, he designed and ran the makeup for Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights 17 times, more times than any other person. In October 2016, he became the Director of design & development for FrightNight Studios, a Florida-based company that creates makeup and effects for motion pictures, television and theme parks including Bush Gardens, Universal Studios and Disney.
Known For & Full Filmography3 Titles
Movie - 2018, 2h 15m • as Turtle (puppeteer)
Cara Rudland thought she’d left her Southern roots and troubled family far behind, but returns to the scenic Lowcountry of her childhood summers after losing her job in Chicago. There, she reconnects with her mother Lovie, who has been caring for her young, pregnant friend Toy in her charming beach house.
Movie - 1986, 2h 15m • as Self
Actors, directors and special effects technicians are interviewed at a horror-film convention.
Movie - 1991, 2h 15m • as Self
Hour long documentary features interviews with filmmakers, actors and others who work low budget movies.