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

Rear Window
The Ten Commandments
Roman Holiday
Witness for the Prosecution
Sunset Boulevard
Vertigo
The Sting
Sex and the Single Girl
The Birds
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance

Top Movie Credits

Rear Window Costume Design
The Ten Commandments Costume Design
Roman Holiday Costume Design
Sunset Boulevard Costume Design
Vertigo Costume Design
The Sting Costume Design
The Birds Costume Design