Edith Head

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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).

Career Overview

Edith Head has 476 screen credits in a career dating back to 1924. Their work spans 18 cinematic universes — most prominently March Forward Film Series with 6 titles. Signature works include The Ten Commandments, Rear Window, Sex and the Single Girl. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Costume & Make-Up
Gender
female
Known Credits
476
Birth Date
1897-10-28 00:00:00
Birth Place
San Bernadino, California, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 18 universes

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