Portrait of Edith Head

Edith Head

Costume & Make-Up

Biography

Edith Head (October 28, 1897 – October 24, 1981) was an American costume designer who won a record eight Academy Awards for Best Costume Design, starting with The Heiress (1949) and ending with The Sting (1973).

Born: October 28, 1897

Place of Birth: San Bernadino, California, USA

Filmography

2016
The Women Who Run Hollywood

as Self (archive footage)

2002
Edith Head: The Paramount Years

as Self (archive footage)

1981
Edith Head

as Self

1974
Dinah!

as Self

1971
Columbo

as Edith Head

1971
1966
The Oscar

as Edith Head

1961
The Pleasure of His Company

as Dress Designer (uncredited)

1955
Lucy Gallant

as Edith Head

1950
The Costume Designer

as Self (uncredited)

1935
Hollywood Extra Girl

as Edith Head (uncredited)