Glenn Hetrick (born July 8, 1972) is an American prosthetic makeup artist, designer, actor and producer. Hetrick is CEO of Alchemy FX Studios, a special effects studio which has worked on over 100 film and TV credits, such as Star Trek: Discovery, Hunger Games, Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., and Mad Men.[1] His work in film and television is shown by his nominations for nine awards.[2]
Glenn Hetrick | |
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 Hetrick in 2012 | |
| Born | July 8, 1972 (age 52) Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Education | York College of Pennsylvania |
| Known for | Judge on SyFy's Face Off
Producer Actor Prosthetic & special effects makeup and specialty armor on Star Trek: Discovery |
| Website | www.alchemyfxstudio.com |
Early life and education
editHetrick was born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. He attended Saucon Valley High School in Hellertown, Pennsylvania, where he developed his love for acting when he was chosen to play the villain Bill Sikes in the musical "Oliver".[3]
He earned a bachelors degree in public relations and promotions from York College of Pennsylvania, where he was a member of the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity.[4][5]
Career
editHetrick’s professional career began when he wrote, produced, and designed the makeups for the music video, Scream! for the horror/heavy metal rock band, The Misfits, with director George A. Romero directing.[6] In 2000, Hetrick moved to Los Angeles to expand his professional goals where he landed a job at Optic Nerve Studios, working on such shows as Buffy the Vampire Slayer, The X-Files, and Crossing Jordan. He later appeared in acting roles on Charmed, Scrubs, and Heroes.[7] Hetrick now owns Alchemy Studios which is known for such shows like The Hunger Games, Mad Men, and CSI: New York.[8]
In 2012, Hetrick served as the lead judge on all thirteen seasons of the Syfy original series Face Off, which features makeup artists competing for $100,000.[9] Hetrick has been nominated for three Primetime Emmy Awards. In 2019, Hetrick won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Prosthetic Makeup for a Series, Limited Series, Movie or Special for his work on Star Trek: Discovery.[10]
In 2021, it was announced Hetrick is producing and adapting the 1980s horror cult novel series Necroscope with production company Revelations Entertainment founded by Morgan Freeman.[11]
In 2024, it was announced that Titan Publishing Group will be releasing a book titled Star Trek: The Art of Glenn Hetrick's Alchemy Studios,[12] an in-depth illustrated book about Hetrick and his renowned makeup effects studio. This book features the art and behind-the-scenes photography inside Hetrick's Alchemy Studios and interviews with Glenn and his team about the design and creation of the aliens and creatures from Seasons 1-5 of the hit TV show. Star Trek: Discovery is available to stream on Paramount+.[13]
Personal Life
editIn 2017, Hetrick married his wife, fellow producer and makeup artist Michele Hetrick at the historic The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa, which has been a popular venue to other notable marriages, such as Pat and Richard Nixon.[14][15]
References
edit- ^ "Exclusive Interview With Glenn Hetrick, Judge From SyFy's 'Face Off,' On Work, Life, Love, 'Star Trek'". Archived from the original on July 22, 2021. Retrieved July 22, 2021.
- ^ Kathy Lauer-Williams. "TVWATCHERS: Hellertown native Glenn Hetrick previews Syfy show on ET". The Morning Call. Archived from the original on April 4, 2012. Retrieved January 26, 2011.
- ^ "Hetrick went from Hellertown to Hollywood". Archived from the original on February 8, 2022. Retrieved February 8, 2022.
- ^ "GLENN HETRICK - THE MAN BEHIND THE MONSTERS".
- ^ "The Man Behind the Makeup | Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity". Archived from the original on June 25, 2022. Retrieved July 10, 2022.
- ^ "Hetrick went from Hellertown to Hollywood". February 27, 2011. Archived from the original on February 8, 2022. Retrieved February 8, 2022.
- ^ "Glenn Hetrick IMDB". Archived from the original on January 28, 2022. Retrieved February 8, 2022.
- ^ "Makeup Master Glenn Hetrick On Launch Of Alchemy Studios & Future Of The Craft". Archived from the original on February 8, 2022. Retrieved February 8, 2022.
- ^ Lynette Rice. "Syfy special effects show 'Face Off' gears up for January premiere". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on December 7, 2010.
- ^ "Glenn Hetrick". Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Archived from the original on February 25, 2020. Retrieved February 25, 2020.
- ^ "Revelations Entertainment Acquires 1980s' Horror Cult Classic Novel Series 'Necroscope'". July 12, 2021. Archived from the original on July 25, 2021. Retrieved July 26, 2021.
- ^ "Star Trek: The Art of Glenn Hetrick's Alchemy Studios". Titan Books. Retrieved September 23, 2024.
- ^ "Star-Trek-Books-2024". April 13, 2024. Archived from the original on April 8, 2024. Retrieved April 8, 2024.
- ^ "Exclusive Interview With Glenn Hetrick, Judge From SyFy's 'Face Off,' On Work, Life, Love". Archived from the original on July 22, 2021. Retrieved July 22, 2021.
- ^ "Wedding of Glenn Hetrick". Archived from the original on May 13, 2024. Retrieved May 13, 2024.