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Vittorio Nino Novarese Biography

Birth Name:Vittorio Nino Novarese

Birth Place:Rome, Lazio, Italy

Profession Costume designer, Writer, Art director, Assistant director, Costume department

Fast Facts

  • Was trained in design at the Ecole des arts et métiers in Paris
  • Studied architecture at the La Sapienza University in Rome
  • Is the father of Italian film actress Leticia Roman
  • Before entering the world of costume design, he was trained as a militarist
  • Is primarily known for creating costumes for film epics, such as his work on "The Greatest Story Ever Told," "Cleopatra," etc
  • Well known for his speciality in creating military uniforms
  • Taught costume design at the University of California for four years

Awards

  • 1950Oscar-Best Costume Design, Black-and-White: nominated
  • 1964Oscar-Best Costume Design, Color: winner
  • 1966Oscar-Best Costume Design, Color: nominated
  • 1966Oscar-Best Costume Design, Color: nominated
  • 1971Oscar-Best Costume Design: winner
  • 1971BAFTA Film Award-Best Costume Design: nominated
  • 1981Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Costume Design for a Series: nominated
  • 1981Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Costume Design for a Special: nominated