William Julian Tuttle (April 13, 1912 – July 27, 2007) was an American make-up artist.
Early life
Born in Jacksonville, Florida, he was forced to leave school at a young age to support his mother and younger brother. After a series of odd-jobs and a brief stint in his own band, Tuttle moved to Los Angeles in 1930 and began taking art classes at the University of Southern California, where he would meet his future collaborator Charles Schram.[1] Around the same time, he began working as a page at Fox Studios.[2]
Tuttle created makeup for many of Hollywood's biggest stars, among them Judy Garland (“Summer Stock”, 1950); Gene Kelly (“Singin’ in the Rain”, 1952); Katharine Hepburn (“Pat and Mike”, 1952) and Esther Williams (“Million Dollar Mermaid”, 1952). Eventually, he worked his way up to head of the studio's makeup department.
Later in life, Tuttle managed his company known as Custom Color Cosmetics.[4]
Personal life
Tuttle was married five times. He was the first husband of Oscar-winning film and television star Donna Reed. He and his third wife, Marie Kopicki, had two children, daughter Teresa, and son John. John predeceased his father.
Donna Reed (January 30,1943 – January 8,1945) (divorced)
Gloria Gilbert (19?? – 19??) (divorced)
Marie Kopicki (1946 – June 4, 1961) (her death); 2 children
Elizabeth L. Muskie (October 13, 1962 – 1966) (divorced)
Anita B Aros (March 25, 1967 – July 27, 2007) (his death)
William Tuttle died, aged 95, from natural causes at his home in Pacific Palisades, California, survived by his wife, Anita and his daughter, Teresa.[5]
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