Vittorio Nino Novarese
Birth Name:
Vittorio Nino Novarese
Birth Place:
Rome, Lazio, Italy
Profession
Costume designer, Writer, Art director, Assistant director, Costume department
Fast Facts
- Studied architecture at the La Sapienza University in Rome
- Was trained in design at the Ecole des arts et métiers in Paris
- 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