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Time of India
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
This multitalented South superstar once worked as a makeup artist in Sylvester Stallone's 'Rambo 3'
Kamal Haasan is widely celebrated as one of Indian cinema's most versatile actors. Known for pushing boundaries, his journey through the world of entertainment includes far more than just acting. One little-known chapter of his early career took him behind the scenes of a major Hollywood production—Rambo III, starring Sylvester Stallone . At a time when he was already a well-known name in Indian cinema, Kamal made the unconventional choice to explore the world of prosthetic makeup. His curiosity and commitment to mastering the art took him to Hollywood, where he worked on Rambo III as a makeup artist. Learning from the Best Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track default , selected Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Kamal Haasan's stint in Hollywood was not a mere celebrity guest appearance on set. He underwent rigorous training under Academy Award-winning makeup artist Michael Westmore. During this time, he gained practical experience by contributing directly to the film's makeup department. Speaking about his time on Rambo III in The Kapil Sharma Show, Haasan recalled, 'I was working in the backlot. I made all the bumps on Mr Stallone's face. I was learning makeup then and I was there for a month-and-a-half, learning prosthetic makeup. I wanted to learn the art because nobody wanted to learn that. It was such a pleasure because nobody knew me. I stopped at shops, drank cold drinks and I was walking in the street.' Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Celebrity Doctor: Do This Every Night and Lose Weight Like Never Before Blog - Natural Health Learn More Undo Haasan wasn't seeking the limelight—he was there to learn. This experience would prove to be foundational for his later work in Indian cinema, where he would go on to use advanced prosthetics in several of his films, including Indian, Avvai Shanmugi, and Dasavathaaram. Kamal Haasan Credits and Recognition His contribution to Rambo III is officially listed in the IMDb credits under the makeup department. Kamal also continued his collaboration with Michael Westmore in Star Trek: First Contact, which went on to receive an Academy Award nomination for Best Makeup. Despite opportunities in Hollywood, Haasan chose to return to India and apply what he had learned to elevate the Indian film industry 's technical standards. Kamal Haasan's work as a makeup artist had a lasting impact. He became known for transforming his appearance in films, often using prosthetics and heavy makeup to portray multiple characters. His groundbreaking use of special effects makeup in Indian cinema was largely inspired by what he learned during his time in Hollywood. His role in the recent sci-fi epic Kalki 2898 AD is another testament to his range. He played Supreme Yaskin, the central antagonist, showcasing his ongoing commitment to choosing diverse and complex roles. This latest appearance followed his acclaimed performances in Vikram and his return to the Indian franchise with the upcoming Indian 2. Kamal Haasan's Legacy Kamal Haasan's decision to step behind the scenes at the peak of his stardom reveals his dedication to learning and innovation. From making prosthetic bumps on Sylvester Stallone's face to revolutionizing special effects in Indian films, his contributions extend well beyond what fans see on screen. Even Michael Westmore's daughter, McKenzie Westmore, acknowledged their close family connection to Haasan, tweeting about her memories of him visiting their home and the gifts he brought from India.
Daily Mail
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE 80s action film and sitcom star is unrecognizable on very rare sighting in LA... can you guess who?
One of the most unforgettable faces from '80s action cinema— and later a beloved sitcom curmudgeon—was spotted looking worlds away from his tough-guy roles during a rare outing in Los Angeles on Wednesday. Now 81, the actor rose to fame as the chilling villain Clarence Boddicker in 1987's RoboCop, and followed it up with a memorable turn as CIA operative Robert Griggs in Rambo III. But for a whole generation, he'll always be Red Forman—the gruff, no-nonsense dad from That '70s Show, where he sparred lovingly with Ashton Kutcher 's dim-witted Kelso and delivered classic one-liners with perfect timing. He even reunited with Kutcher years later on The Ranch, slipping right back into the role of a grumpy father figure with ease. Dressed casually in a bright blue polo and slacks, the Wisconsin native looked relaxed and content—nothing like his stern on-screen personas. Can you guess the star? But for a whole generation, he'll always be Red Forman—the gruff, no-nonsense dad from That '70s Show, where he sparred lovingly with Ashton Kutcher 's dim-witted Kelso and delivered classic one-liners with perfect timing If you said Kurtwood Smith, you're absolutely right! Back in 2023, Kurtwood Smith opened up about his audition for That '70s Show — and the instant chemistry he shared with his future TV wife, Debra Jo Rupp. 'She was already cast, and they were casting my role. I was the last person cast,' he told Smashing Interviews. 'So when I went in to read the final reading, I don't know what his position was at the time, but he had a really big office (laughs). So I read with Debra Jo there. I guess we must've hit it off, you know. 'I thought she was very funny, and she was. We had a great time.' Smith, who grew up in the San Fernando Valley, graduated from Canoga Park High School in 1961. He earned a B.A. from San José State and an M.F.A. from Stanford. He later taught theater arts at Cañada College before diving into acting full-time. The film not only solidified Kurtwood Smith's iconic role as the ruthless villain Clarence Boddicker, but also pushed the boundaries of special effects and became a defining entry in the sci-fi action genre of the 80s But for a whole generation, he'll always be Red Forman—the gruff, no-nonsense dad from That '70s Show, where he sparred lovingly with Ashton Kutcher 's dim-witted Kelso and delivered classic one-liners with perfect timing Beyond That '70s Show, Smith's career spans decades — from playing a KKK leader in A Time to Kill to memorable roles in Dead Poets Society, Star Trek, and even voice work in Green Lantern: First Flight and Fallout Tactics Smith, who grew up in the San Fernando Valley, graduated from Canoga Park High School in 1961 and earned a B.A. from San José State and an M.F.A. from Stanford Kurtwood is actually his real first name — a unique creation by his mother, who, inspired by a country singer named Kurt (or Curt) in the 1940s, thought 'Kurt Smith' sounded too plain and tacked on 'wood' to make it one of a kind Beyond That '70s Show, Smith's career spans decades — from playing a KKK leader in A Time to Kill to memorable roles in Dead Poets Society, Star Trek, and even voice work in Green Lantern: First Flight and Fallout Tactics. He also voiced Carpenter K. Smith in AMC+'s Ultra City Smiths. And Kurtwood is actually his real first name. According to a past interview on The Caroline Rhea Show, Smith's mother was a fan of a country singer named Kurt (or Curt) back in the 1940s. She felt that 'Kurt Smith' sounded too short, so she added 'wood' to the end — making him likely the only Kurtwood out there.
