Basil Newall

Basil Newall was born on May 17, 1924. In the film industry, Newall worked as a makeup artist, a role that shapes the visual presentation of characters and settings on screen. The craft involves applying prosthetics, wigs, and other materials to alter an actor’s appearance, often to match a film’s time period, genre, or narrative demands.

Newall’s credited filmography includes the 1981 film Excalibur, where Newall served as the makeup artist. The film, directed by John Boorman, is a historical fantasy centered on the legend of King Arthur. In this production, makeup artists like Newall contributed to the film’s medieval aesthetic, transforming actors into knights, sorcerers, and mythical figures.