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

Vertigo
Sex and the Single Girl
The Sting
Marnie
Rear Window
The Ten Commandments
The Birds
Roman Holiday
Breakfast at Tiffany's
Sunset Boulevard

Top Movie Credits

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