A native of northern Minnesota, I first became interested in makeup at the age of 13. Heavily influenced by films like Star Wars, The Wizard of Oz and just about any horror film I began pursuing makeup as a career.

Beginning with books and videos I continued my education at the University of Minnesota in Duluth training in art and stage makeup.  I followed that by attending a makeup school in Orlando Florida.  Early student films led to work on television shows such as Sea Quest and Mortal Kombat.

In 1995 Universal Studios Florida began an internal makeup department. I was one of 4 original artists hired to start it. Within a year I was chosen to lead the team which now, 13 years later, has grown into a crew of 15+ makeup artists and hair stylists. During large projects my crew grew to over 40 artists.

At Universal I oversaw a 2000 sq. ft. makeup effects lab.  I was involved with each project from conceptual design, to budgeting, to hiring the crew, to supervising shop fabrication, to test applications, all the way though striking the job.

I currently live in Norway where I am the head of makeup effects instruction at the Nordic Institute for Stage and Studio (NISS)  I now also have my own company, UDENBERG PRODUCTIONS for freelance work.

I've been featured in Makeup Artist Magazine, Illusion Magazine, and interviewed on NBC's Today Show as well as numerous Norwegian newspapers, magazines, and TV appearances.  Most recently I appear in the hard cover book, Powder to the People written by Igor Myer.

I hope you enjoy this site. It is the culmination of 23 years of work and passion.

Thanks for your interest.

Jim