Creating Captain Picard & 625 Aliens: Michael Westmore Interview

Go behind the scenes of the final frontier with legendary Oscar and Emmy-winning makeup artist Michael Westmore! In this episode of the Celebrity Encounters Podcast, Harlan and Alan sit down with the man who defined the look of modern Star Trek.

From his ”intimidating” first meeting with Gene Roddenberry to his lifelong friendship with Sir Patrick Stewart, Michael shares never-before-told stories from the sets of The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, and Voyager.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• 🖖 The ”carte blanche” deal that allowed Michael to design a new alien every single week.

• 🤖 The $150 secret behind the Borg laser in Star Trek: First Contact.

• 🎨 What it was really like in the makeup chair with Patrick Stewart, LeVar Burton, and Brent Spiner.

• ✍️ The heartwarming story behind the preface Patrick Stewart wrote for Michael’s book, Makeup Man.

• 💍 A classic Hollywood romance: How Michael proposed to his wife, Marion, on a Universal Studios set!

Whether you’re a die-hard Trekkie, a student of makeup effects, or a fan of Hollywood history, this deep dive into the Westmore legacy is a must-watch.

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