# Jack Pierce: Hollywood’s Makeup Master | Christopher Lock Interview

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Podcast: [The Ghostly Gallery Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-ghostly-gallery-podcast-6441773)
Published: 2026-04-30T08:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://bmarkusen.podbean.com/e/jack-pierce-hollywood-s-makeup-master-christopher-lock-interview/
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## Resource

The man behind Frankenstein’s Monster, The Wolf Man, and The Mummy. Why isn’t Jack Pierce a household name? In this episode of the Ghostly Gallery Podcast, author Christopher Lock joins us to explore Jack Pierce: Hollywood’s Makeup Master and the story behind some of horror’s most iconic creations. From his early life to his groundbreaking work at Universal, we look at how these legendary monsters were brought to life. We also discuss Pierce’s collaborations with Boris Karloff, the challenges he faced in Hollywood, and why his legacy still matters today. If you love classic horror, film history, and the stories behind the monsters, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Episode 136 Subscribe to The Ghostly Gallery Podcast for more classic horror movie reviews, discussions, and interviews every week! Christopher Lock: Books Available On Amazon: https://us.amazon.com/stores/Christopher-Lock/author/B089YW2T9S?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=91108175-27ae-4bfd-af05-b8ed7e0497b8# The Ghostly Gallery Podcast: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGhostlyGalleryPodcast Audio Podcast Available: Podbean: https://bmarkusen.podbean.com/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ghostly-gallery-podcast/id1824273985 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5PWrc4PJ6NUt2BZtcVFSy9?si=6481b6be011c4393 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GhostlyGallery X: https://twitter.com/markusen_s IMDb: https://m.imdb.com/title/tt34553033/ Email: theghostlygallerypodcast@gmail.com

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