Barrie Gower
Born in 1973, Barrie Gower is a five-time Emmy-winning artist[1] and prosthetic makeup designer[2]. He is best known for his work on Game of Thrones, Chernobyl (miniseries), The Last of Us (TV series), and Vecna (Stranger Things).
Early Life
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| 💼 Occupation | Prosthetic Makeup Artist |
| 📆 Years active | 1996-present |
| 👩 Spouse(s) | Sarah Gower (married 2010-present) |
Barrie Gower was born and raised in northern England by his father who operated a cinema.[1] Growing up, he gained a passion for art and sculpture but did not feel optimistic due to coming from an un-wealthy background. Gower was initially rejected from London College of Fashion due to a lack of experience, so his mother enrolled him in a hairdressing course which led to him being accepted to and later graduating from London College of Fashion in 1996.[3]
Career
He first secured a role in the BBC Visual Effects department and worked on projects such as 'Silent Witness' and 'Red Dwarf'[4]. Following this, Gower was hired to work on Saving Private Ryan. This launched his career and led to him working for more notable names such as Rick Baker and Wētā Workshop. During this time, he worked in the prosthetic department for The Wolfman (film) [5]and The Iron Lady (film) [6]which won Academy Awards.
After around a decade of freelancing on large-scale projects and working for the Harry Potter (film series), Barrie started his own company: BGFX, with his wife Sarah as a prosthetic designer.[4] [7] They started BGFX in 2010 and the company has since become well-affiliated with HBO due to the Gowers' work on Game of Thrones.
Awards and nominations
| year | Nominated Work | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Matilda the Musical (film) | Makeup & Hair Design | Nominated |
| 2023 | House of the Dragon | Makeup & Hair Design | Won |
| 2022 | The Witcher (TV series) | Makeup & Hair Design | Won |
| 2020 | Rocketman (film) | Best Make up/Hair | Nominated |
| Year | Nominated Work | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Last of Us (TV series) | Outstanding Prosthetic Makeup | Nominated |
| 2023 | House of the Dragon | Outstanding Prosthetic Makeup | Nominated |
| 2023 | The Last of Us | Outstanding Prosthetic Makeup | Won |
| 2022 | Stranger Things | Outstanding Prosthetic Makeup | Won |
| 2019 | Game of Thrones | Outstanding Prosthetic Makeup | Nominated |
| 2019 | Chernobyl (miniseries) | Outstanding Prosthetic Makeup | Nominated |
| 2018 | Game of Thrones | Outstanding Prosthetic Makeup | Won |
| 2016 | Game of Thrones | Outstanding Prosthetic Makeup | Won |
| 2015 | Game of Thrones | Outstanding Prosthetic Makeup | Nominated |
| 2014 | Game of Thrones | Outstanding Prosthetic Makeup | Won |
| Year | Nominated Work | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | The Last of Us (TV series) | Best Special Makeup effects | Nominated |
| 2026 | Stranger Things | Best Special Makeup effects | Nominated |
| 2026 | The Last of Us | Best Special Makeup Prosthetics | Nominated |
| 2026 | Stranger Things | Best Special Makeup Prosthetics | Nominated |
| 2025 | The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power | Best Special Makeup Effects | Nominated |
| 2024 | The Last of Us (TV series) | Best Special Makeup Effects | Won |
| 2023 | Matilda the Musical (film) | Best Special Makeup Effects | Nominated |
| 2022 | Stranger Things | Best Special Makeup Effects | Nominated |
| 2022 | The Witcher | Best Special Makeup Effects | Nominated |
| 2020 | Rocketman (film) | Best Special Makeup Effects | Nominated |
| 2020 | Chernobyl (miniseries) | Best Special Makeup Effects | Won |
| 2020 | Game of Thrones | Best Special Makeup Effects | Nominated |
| 2018 | Game of Thrones | Best Special Makeup Effects | Won |
| 2017 | Game of Thrones | Best Special Makeup Effects | Nominated |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Barrie Gower - Biography". IMDb. Retrieved 2026-01-12.
- ↑ "The Man Behind the Monsters of 'Stranger Things,' 'Doctor Strange,' and 'Game of Thrones' | All Of It". WNYC. Retrieved 2026-01-12.
- ↑ "Cutting edge make-up effects for film and television by Barrie Gower | About BGFX". www.bgfx.co.uk. Retrieved 2026-01-12.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Cutting edge make-up effects for film and television by Barrie Gower | About BGFX". www.bgfx.co.uk. Retrieved 2026-01-12.
- ↑ https://eu.miltonagency.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/gower_barrie_uk.pdf [bare URL PDF]
- ↑ Hanel, Marnie (2012-02-03). "Photos: Sketch to Still: The Iron Lady Prosthetic Nose That Could Help Win Two Oscars". Vanity Fair. Retrieved 2026-01-12.
- ↑ "Cutting edge make-up effects for film and television by Barrie Gower | About BGFX". www.bgfx.co.uk. Retrieved 2026-01-12.
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