Joan Bridge
Joan Bridge (13 March 1912 – 8 December 2009) was a British costume designer and Technicolor consultant.
She won the Academy Award for Best Costume Design for her work with fellow collaborator Elizabeth Haffenden on Fred Zinnemann's period drama film A Man for All Seasons (1966).
Joan Bridge | |
|---|---|
| Born | 13 March 1912 Derbyshire, England |
| Died | 8 December 2009 (aged 97) Totteridge, London, England |
| Occupation(s) | Costume designer Technicolor consultant |
| Years active | 1938–1980 |
Career
Bridge began her career as one of the first female color consultants to enter Hollywood in the 1940s. She assisted a great number of filmmakers to overcome the challenges associated with early films that made the transition from the black-and-white era to color, having over 76 credits in this role. These include her work on such acclaimed films as Moulin Rouge (1952), The Ladykillers (1955), and Invitation to the Dance (1956).
But perhaps Bridge is best known for creating the costumes for more than 20 different productions.
On her retirement from the film industry in 1980, Bridge moved to Totteridge and became a member of South Herts Golf Club where she was active player into her nineties.
Awards and nominations
| Year | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Best Costume Design – Color | A Man for All Seasons | Won |
| Year | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Academy Film Awards | ||||
| 1965 | Best British Costume Design – Colour | The Amorous Adventures of Moll Flanders | Nominated | |
| 1967 | A Man for All Seasons | Won | ||
| Half a Sixpence | Nominated | |||
| 1978 | Best Costume Design | Julia | Nominated | |
References
External links
- Joan Bridge at IMDb
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