Michael Blake grew up in the “business.” His father was a fine character actor who appeared in scores of movies and television shows, including the classic High Noon, while Blake has carved out a three-decades-long career for himself as a first-rate makeup artist. Among recent projects, he lent his talents to two Academy Award winners: Argo and Lincoln. He’s also an authority on Western cinema (his book Code of Honor is a must-have) and on the life of film legend Lon Chaney. You could


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