His mom loved horror and comedy and took him to movies constantly. American Werewolf in London sparked his love for special effects makeup.
About this conversation
Craig Lindberg brought the house down on The Cynthia Manion Show! He’s an Emmy-nominated makeup artist with 20 years on Saturday Night Live, plus creds from Boardwalk Empire to The Walking Dead—and I met him just last weekend!
- How horror flicks sparked his 30+ year career—zombies to beauty, he does it all.
- Behind Johnny Gruesome’s seven rotting looks—crafting magic that lets actors shine.
- SNL’s fast-paced world—five bald caps in 20 minutes? No sweat!
- His big advice: diversify, practice, and stick with it—passion fuels the journey.
