- Born
- Died
- Birth nameRobert Gordon Bau
- Nickname
- Gordy
- Gordon Bau was born on July 1, 1907 in Minnesota, USA. He is known for The Omega Man (1971), Out of the Past (1947) and Dirty Harry (1971). He was married to Bonnie L. Szabo. He died on July 21, 1975 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
- SpouseBonnie L. Szabo(1969 - ?)
- Brother of make-up artists George Bau
- Uncle of makeup artist Robert Bau and body makeup artist Beverly Bau-Turner 'Beve'
- Member of the Society of Makeup Artists (SMA).
- Along with his brother George, he initially worked for Rubbercraft, a company which specialized in rubber parts for industrial usage. Gordon eventually perfected the application of foam rubber for motion picture make-up and prosthetics.
- Was head of the make-up department at Warner Brothers, 1930-'s to 70's.
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