Edith Head

Born: 1897-10-28

Birthplace: San Bernadino, California, USA

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).

Known For

The Ten Commandments
Rear Window
Sunset Boulevard
Roman Holiday
Vertigo
White Christmas
The Sting
Breakfast at Tiffany's
Sex and the Single Girl
Witness for the Prosecution

Top Movie Credits

The Ten Commandments Costume Design
Rear Window Costume Design
Sunset Boulevard Costume Design
Roman Holiday Costume Design
Vertigo Costume Design
White Christmas Costume Design
The Sting Costume Design
Breakfast at Tiffany's Costume Supervisor