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- Philip Leakey was born on May 4, 1908 in London, England, UK. He is known for Horror of Dracula (1958), The Curse of Frankenstein (1957) and The Ipcress File (1965). He was married to Gladys Leakey. He died on November 26, 1992.
- SpouseGladys Leakey(October 4, 1940 - ?) (1 child)
- Used rubber, cornflakes and rice to create the make-up for the alien-infected character Victor Carroon in the 'Quatermass Xperiment' (1955).
- His first make-up room at Bray Studios was a converted toilet.
- Worked at Shepperton Studios, before joining Hammer as make-up artist in 1947. Involved in most of Hammer's best known early films until his departure in 1958. Succeeded by his former assistant Roy Ashton.
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