Makeup/Hairstylists

Over the past 30 years, Judy Crown has forged a notable career in the film and television industry as a hairstylist. Crown is a seven-time Primetime Emmy nominee, and at the 1987-88 ceremony she was awarded the Emmy for Outstanding Achievement in Hairstyling for a Series for her work on Designing Women. She also won the Emmy for Outstanding Achievement in Hairstyling for a Miniseries, Movie or Special in 1999 for her work on the movie for television Houdini. She has also been nominated for her work on The Day After (1983-84), Moonlighting (1985-86), Murphy Brown, (1992-93), Bye Bye Birdie (1995-96) and Geppetto (1999-2000). Crown received her basic hairstyling education in her hometown of Washington, D.C., where she was first licensed. She was one of a handful of Americans to be accepted for advanced training at Vidal Sassoon’s Salon in London. After returning to the United States, she worked in the best salons in Washington, D.C., including Elizabeth Arden. After moving to Southern California, she worked at Elizabeth Arden in Beverly Hills until she entered the television and film industry in 1978. Crown has been a member of the Makeup Artists and Hairstylists Guild, Local 706, since 1978. Since retiring in 2007, Crown has remained active teaching new member Journeyman classes for Local 706. She also teaches specialty skills to newer hairstylists for MPPA Contract Services. Crown is returning to serve another term on the Television Academy’s board of governors after having served several times since 1995.