Albert Wolsky, the Oscar-winning costume designer known for acclaimed film and stage work, dies at age 95. Multiple outlets report that Wolsky died May 23 in Los Angeles. Deadline says his death was announced by friends and colleagues on social media and confirmed by the publication, and notes that he died at his home in Hollywood. Born November 24, 1930, Wolsky earned wide recognition for costumes in major productions, including “All That Jazz” (1979) and “Bugsy” (1991), for which he won Academy Awards. He is also credited with work on other high-profile films such as “Grease,” “Manhattan,” and “Sophie’s Choice,” and he contributed to Broadway productions. The Hollywood Reporter highlights his role in dressing performers for films including “Grease,” “Lenny,” and “An Unmarried Woman.” Variety reports that fellow costume designer Christopher Lawrence confirmed Wolsky’s death in an Instagram post. Wolsky’s career spans both screen and stage, with repeated recognition for his costume design in prominent American productions.
Albert Wolsky, Oscar-Winning Costume Designer for ‘All That Jazz’ and ‘Bugsy,’ Dies at 95
Albert Wolsky, the Oscar-winning costume designer known for acclaimed film and stage work, dies at age 95. Multiple outlets report that Wolsky died May 23 in Los Angeles. Deadline says his death was a...
- Albert Wolsky dies at age 95 on May 23 in Los Angeles, according to multiple outlets.
- He is a two-time Academy Award-winning costume designer, recognized for work on “All That Jazz” (1979) and “Bugsy” (1991).
- His film credits also include “Grease,” “Manhattan,” and “Sophie’s Choice,” among others.
- His death is confirmed through announcements by friends and colleagues on social media, including a statement from fellow costume designer Christopher Lawrence.
- He also worked on Broadway productions, in addition to film costume design.
Albert Wolsky, the two-time Oscar-winning costume designer behind films like “All That Jazz,” “Bugsy,” “Grease” and more, died May 23 in Los Angeles. He was 95. Wolsky’s death was confirmed by several colleagues including fellow costume designer Christopher Lawrence in an Instagram post on Sunday. “Albert Wolsky. A prince among men,” Lawrence wrote. “Such love […]
3 months agoAlbert Wolsky, a two-time Academy Award-winning and Tony-nominated costume designer whose many high-profile credits include his Oscar-taking work on All That Jazz (1979) and Bugsy (1991), died Saturday, May 23, at his home in Hollywood. He was 95. His death was announced by friends and colleagues on social media and confirmed by Deadline. Born on November 24, 1930, in […]
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