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James R. Scribner worked in the film industry as a makeup artist, contributing to the visual and character design of films through specialized cosmetic work. Scribner is credited in two films within the Naked Gun franchise, both directed by David Zucker. In The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear, Scribner served as a makeup artist, responsible for applying and maintaining makeup to achieve the desired appearances of actors and characters on screen. This role required attention to detail to ensure continuity and realism in the film’s comedic and satirical tone.
In Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult, Scribner again contributed as a makeup artist, specifically credited as Phil Donahue's Make-Up Man. The position involved preparing and adjusting makeup for actors during production, aligning with th…





