Kevin Yagher is a renowned makeup effects artist, having brought to life a diverse range of characters and creatures across various film genres.
His impressive portfolio boasts a string of iconic characters, including Freddy Krueger in A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge (1985) and Chucky in the "Child's Play" films.
As the founder of Kevin Yagher Productions Inc. (KYPI),he has contributed his expertise to numerous high-profile projects, including Paramount Pictures' thriller Face/Off (1997),Enemy of the State (1998),Volcano (1997),Starship Troopers (1997),and Conspiracy Theory (1997).
KYPI's creations have also appeared in a wide range of films, from Columbia Pictures' drama Radio Flyer (1992) to Paramount Pictures' action-adventure Mission: Impossible II (2000),and Walt Disney's comedy Honey, I Blew Up the Kid (1992).
In addition to his work as a makeup effects artist, Yagher has expanded his creative endeavors into directing. For the HBO series Tales from the Crypt (1989),he directed all the show's wraparounds and several promotional spots, earning him an Emmy in 1992.
