Biography
Jiří Šimon was born on October 31, 1921. In the film industry, Šimon worked as a makeup artist, a role that shapes visual storytelling by enhancing or transforming performers to fit their roles. Šimon’s known contributions include the 1979 film All Quiet on the Western Front, where Šimon designed and applied makeup to support the film’s historical and emotional realism. The work required attention to period details and the physical demands of actors portraying soldiers, ensuring continuity and believability across scenes.
Šimon also worked on the 1970 film Witchhammer, handling both makeup and hair design. In this role, Šimon contributed to the film’s visual atmosphere, aligning performers’ appearances with the setting and narrative tone. The dual responsibility for makeup and hair indica…
