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Vittorio Nino Novarese

Birth Name:
Vittorio Nino Novarese
Birth Place:
Rome, Lazio, Italy
Profession
Costume designer, Writer, Art director, Assistant director, Costume department
  • 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
  • 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
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