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    • Edith Claire Head (née Posenor, October 28, 1897 – October 24, 1981) was an American costume designer who won a record eight Academy Awards for Best Costume Design between 1949 and 1973, making her the most awarded woman in the Academy's history. Head is considered to be one of the greatest and most influential costume designers in film his… See more

    BornEdith Claire Posenor · October 28, 1897 · San Bernardino, California, U.S.
    DiedOctober 24, 1981 (aged 83) · Los Angeles, California, U.S.
    Alma materUniversity of California, Berkeley · Stanford University
    SpousesCharles Head · (m. 1923; div. 1938) · Wiard Ihnen · (m. 1940; died 1979)
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    She was born Edith Claire Posener in San Bernardino, California, the daughter of Jewish parents, Max Posener and Anna E. Levy. Her father, born in January 1858, was a naturalized American citizen from Germany, … See more

    The Paramount years

    In 1924, despite lacking art, design, and costume design experience, the 26-year-old Head was hired as a costume sketch artist at Paramount Pictures. Later she admitted to "borrowing" other students' sketches fo… See more

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    What is Edith Head most famous for? Born Edith Claire Posener in San Bernardino, CA 1897, Edith head was a prolific costume designer who was influential in designing a lot of the fashion you see in Old Hollywood movies.

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    Where did Edith Head grow up?
    Edith Head (born Oct. 28, 1897, San Bernardino, Calif., U.S.—died Oct. 24, 1981, Hollywood, Calif.) was an American motion-picture costume designer. Head was the daughter of a mining engineer, and she grew up in various towns and camps in Arizona, Nevada, and Mexico. She attended the University of California (B.A.) and Stanford University (M.A.).

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    The best of Edith Head Costumes & dresses, Edith Head Oscars and Hitchcock movies. What is Edith Head most famous for? Born Edith Claire Posener in San Bernardino, CA 1897, Edith head was a prolific costume designer who was influential in designing a lot of the fashion you see in Old Hollywood movies.

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    Is Edith Head dead or still alive?
    Edith Head was born on 28 October 1897 in San Bernardino, California, USA. She was a costume designer and actress, known for Roman Holiday (1953), Sabrina (1954) and The Sting (1973). She was married to Wiard Ihnen and Charles Head. She died on 24 October 1981 in Los Angeles, California, USA. Stage Play: The Pleasure of His Company. Comedy.

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    When did Edith Head start designing?
    Edith Head made the transition from sketcher to full-fledged designer in 1933. In 1938, as her first marriage was ending, she replaced Travis Banton and became the top designer at one of Hollywood’s biggest studios.

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    Did Edith Head design a Paramount movie?
    Costume Designer Edith Head once said “If it’s a Paramount film I probably designed it.” She doesn’t even have to pretend to be humble. Her influence continues — immortalized both as a character in Pixar’s The Incredibles, and today, as a Google Doodle tribute in honor of her 116th birthday.

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    Is Edith Head a real person?
    A fictionalized version of Edith Head appears as one of the protagonists in the mystery novels by Renee Patrick, Design for Dying (2016), Dangerous to Know (2017), Script for Scandal (2020), The Sharpest Needle (2021), and Idle Gossip (2022).

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    Oct 28, 2013 · Edith Head was a renowned costume designer who worked on hundreds of classic films, from Hitchcock's blondes to Audrey Hepburn's icons. See 30 of her most memorable creations in this slideshow tribute to her 116th …

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    Jan 17, 2013 · Learn about Edith Head, the legendary costume designer who dressed stars like Bette Davis, Audrey Hepburn and Grace Kelly, and won 8 Oscars and 35 nominations. Find out how she influenced the fashion world …

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    Jan 19, 2024 · Learn about Edith Head, the prolific and award-winning costume designer who dressed over 1,000 films and worked with stars like Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly, and Alfred Hitchcock. See examples of her stunning …

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