Simon worked in television for many years, principally with the BBC in London and Bristol. He specialised in special make-up effects, sculpting many original effects for ‘Casualty’ – which was a ground-breaking show at the time. The show won the BAFTA award for best make-up in 1992, and Best Design Team award from the Royal Television Society in 1993.
burns victim
foam stomach on mould
burns victim, gelatine chest piece
Jaundiced stomach in foam latex
Jelly babies for ‘The Medics’ with inflating chests for breathing effect
Close-up stitching on Lisa Coleman for ‘Casualty’
Gelatine arm overlay with blood bag for samples
Simon is currently doing make-up for independent films and theatre shows. Recent credits include: Grand Guignol at Edinburgh Fringe 2015 (knitting needle in eye), A Fool’s Game, Scareycrows, Frankenstein (Feb 2016).
© Matt Austin 2015
© Matt Austin 2015
Photoshoot prototype for Frankenstein (Four of Swords theatre company) 2015 © Matt Austin 2015
Scareycrows (2015) Dir. Lucy Townsend. Fingers for severing in-shot.
