Joe Blasco is an American makeup artist and businessman who worked in Hollywood for over five decades.
This iconic artist was the first to create “bladder” make-up effects and build government-approved centers for professional make-up artist training.
He was also the first person “to refine and create make-up for low-light photography and high-resolution film and TV processes, long before the advent of HD,” as per his official webpage.
What is Joe Blasco background? Who is Joe Blasco wife? How much is Joe Blasco net worth 2020? Where is Joe Blasco makeup school?
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Name | Joe Blasco |
Age | 72 years old |
Height | n/a |
Nationality | American |
Ethnicity | Caucasian |
Net Worth | $1 Million – $5 Million (Approx.) |
Married/Single | Married |
Wife | Loretta Nicholson |
Birth Name/ Real Name
Joe Blasco
How old is Joe Blasco? (Age)
Born in the year 1947, Joe Blasco is currently 74 years old. His birthday is on April 30.
Sun Sign/ Zodiac Sign
Taurus
Instagram ID
You can follow Joe Blasco on Instagram under the User ID @joeblascocosmetics.
Birth Place
Jeannette, Pennsylvania, United States
Joe Blasco Nationality
American
Educational Background
Joe Blasco was awarded a scholarship to cosmetology school in 1965. After graduation, he relocated to Hollywood, California. There he worked with the Max Factor Company and gradually worked his way up to become one of the most iconic makeup artists.
Career Background
From an early age, Joe Blasco was interested in the makeup world. When he first saw the photos of legendary monster make-up artist Jack Pierce applying make-up to Boris Karloff in 1931’s “Frankenstein”, he instantly got fascinated by the art. He told in an interview,
“My idol is Jack Pierce. He was head of makeup at Universal Studios during all those years when they created those fantastic monsters. He did Karloff in the original Frankenstein in 1931, he did Bride of Frankenstein in 1933, Son of Frankenstein in 1939.”
Speaking of his occupational background, if he hadn’t been a makeup artist, he would have been a plastic surgeon.
Till the date, the 74-year-old has worked in numerous movies and TV shows including General Hospital, The Dating Game and Barney Miller.
He established the Joe Blasco Make-up Training Center in 1976. In addition, he also has his own makeup line called Joe Blasco Makeup Line. Joe Blasco Foundation is one of his most popular products.
Body Measurements
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How tall is Joe Blasco? (Height)
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Weight
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Wife, Married, Children
According to sources, Joe Blasco is married to his longtime wife Loretta Nicholson. However, the information isn’t verified because his biography has mentioned nothing about his wife and married life.
Likewise, whether the legendary makeup artist has children is yet to confirm. Despite being active on social media, Blasco never mentions about his wife or children on the platform.
Joe Blasco Ethnicity
Caucasian
Hair Color
Silver
Eye Color
Hazel
Joe Blasco Net Worth 2020
Joe Blasco has an estimated net worth of $1 million to $5 million. However, his net worth 2020 is expected to increase steadily in 2020. The makeup artist has his own training centres and makeup line. Joe Blasco makeupschool and makeupline including foundation are high in demand, even till the date.
Joe Blasco Wiki Biography
Born and raised in Jeannette, Pennsylvania, Joe Blasco had several medical problems growing up. Those issues affected his appearances, so for him, being a makeup artist “was kind of a compensatory reaction. Instead of making myself different, I was able to make others different.”
He was awarded in 2004 with the “Distinguished Achievement Award” in the category makeup of the United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT).
According to his biography, he has “helped to raise public awareness in the area of animal rights and was the first professional make-up manufacturer to fully implement cruelty-free products. He refused to allow testing on animals or processes that required the use of animal byproducts during formulation.”