Edith Head

Edith Head

Costume DesignerCostume DepartmentActress
Born
October 28, 1897
Died
October 24, 1981
Awards
12 wins, 40 nominations

Edith was the chief costume designer for Universal Studios having started her career as a sketch artist at Paramount. Sweet Charity was her 1,130th film, Over the years she had over30 Oscar nominations of which she won 7. She wrote two books, The Dress Doctor and How to Dress For Success. In 1959…

Biography

Edith was the chief costume designer for Universal Studios having started her career as a sketch artist at Paramount. Sweet Charity was her 1,130th film, Over the years she had over30 Oscar nominations of which she won 7. She wrote two books, The Dress Doctor and How to Dress For Success. In 1959 she was chosen as Woman of the Year by the Los Angeles Times

Actress

ColumboColumbo(1971)as Edith Head
The OscarThe Oscar(1966)as Edith Head
The Pleasure of His CompanyThe Pleasure of His Company(1961)as Dress Designer
Lucy GallantLucy Gallant(1955)as Edith Head
Hollywood Extra GirlHollywood Extra Girl(1935)as Edith Head

Self

The MoviemakersThe Moviemakers(1984)as Self
Edith HeadEdith Head(1981)as Self
Your New Day(1980)as Self
OmnibusOmnibus(1980)as Self
Hollywood GreatsHollywood Greats(1977)as Self

Known for

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Nancy Sinatra, Edith Head, and Nancy Barbato SinatraEdith HeadEdith Head and Wiard IhnenEdith Head C. 1951 © 1978 Bud FrakerEdith Head C. 1951Edith Head C. 1951

Credit Score: Edith Head

765
196519661967
Edith Head
Fri Jul 08 1966
#NameScoreYearWinNomKnownWinsNomsVotes
1The Oscar4.7519665.2021623