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The Human Face is a 4-part BBC series that examines the science behind facial beauty, expression, and fame. Actor and comedian John Cleese investigated identity, perception, creativity and sexuality and their relation to the human face, combining art, technology and human interest stories. Paul Ekman served as scientific adviser.
Original Release
03/07/2001 on BBC
US Release
08/26/2001
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| John Cleese | Self - Presenter / Presenter |
| Elizabeth Hurley | Self / Lady / Janet |
| David Attenborough | Self |
| Pierce Brosnan | Self |
| Candice Bergen | Self |
| Michael Palin | Applicant / Peasant / Self |
| Prunella Scales | Pet Shop Owner |
| Joan Rivers | Self |
| Kevyn Major Howard | Self - Photographer |
| Mali Finn | Self - Casting Director |
| # | Title | Air Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Face to Face | Wednesday, 07 March 2001 |
| 2 | Here's Looking at You! | Wednesday, 14 March 2001 |
| 3 | Beauty | Wednesday, 21 March 2001 |
| 4 | Fame | Sunday, 25 March 2001 |
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| John Cleese | Self - Presenter / Presenter |
| Elizabeth Hurley | Self / Lady / Janet |
| David Attenborough | Self |
| Pierce Brosnan | Self |
| Candice Bergen | Self |
| Michael Palin | Applicant / Peasant / Self |
| Prunella Scales | Pet Shop Owner |
| Joan Rivers | Self |
| Kevyn Major Howard | Self - Photographer |
| Mali Finn | Self - Casting Director |
| Ryan Martin | Self |
| Sarah Doukas | Self |
| Paul Ekman | Self |
| Victoria Wright | Self |
| Henry de Lotbiniere | Self |
| Krista Smith | Self |
| Betty Ann Wong | Self |
| Bruce Charlton | Self - Evolutionary Psychologist |
| Dacher Keltner | Self - Psychologist |
| Jeanne Magagna | Self - Child Psychologist |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Michael Mosley | Executive Producer |
| Nicholas Rossiter | Executive Producer |
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 2002 | Emmy | Outstanding Cinematography for Non-Fiction Programming (Single or Multi-Camera) | Nominated |
| 2002 | Emmy | Outstanding Non-Fiction Special (Informational) | Nominated |
