Mike Hill is a British Academy Award-winning prosthetic makeup artist, creature designer, and sculptor, known for his work across major film and television productions. Specialising in practical effects and character transformation, Hill has built a strong reputation within the horror, fantasy, and creature design space. His recent credits include The Shape of Water, Nightmare Alley, Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities, and the 2025 feature Frankenstein, for which he won the 2026 Academy Award and BAFTA for Best Makeup and Hairstyling.

Renowned for his craftsmanship and sculptural approach, Hill combines traditional techniques with modern prosthetic design to create immersive, character-driven effects. Beyond film, his work has been exhibited internationally, including at Madame Tussauds and major industry conventions, and he has collaborated with high-profile creatives such as Guillermo del Toro and Peter Jackson.

With a career rooted in practical effects and storytelling, Mike Hill continues to push the boundaries of creature design, bringing complex, tactile realism to contemporary cinema.