Ruth Morley (November 19, 1925 – February 12, 1991) was an Austrian-born American costume designer, active from the late 1950s through 1991.[1] She was nominated for Best Costumes-Black and White for her work on The Miracle Worker during the 35th Academy Awards.[2] She is also well known for her work on Annie Hall.[1]
Ruth Morley | |
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| Born | Ruth Miriam Birnholz November 19, 1925 Vienna, Austria |
| Died | February 12, 1991 (aged 65) Bronx, New York, US |
| Occupation | Costume Designer |
| Years active | 1951–1991 |
| Children | Melissa Hacker and Emily Hacker |
Ms. Morley's stage work began in 1951, with "Billy Bud." Other Broadway productions included "Death of a Salesman," starring Dustin Hoffman, as well as "A Thousand Clowns," "Toys in the Attic," "Inherit the Wind," and "Take a Giant Step,". In the 1950s she was costume director for the New York City Opera (NYCO).[3] Her notable costume designs for the NYCO included the world premiere of Robert Kurka's The Good Soldier Schweik at Lincoln Center in 1958.[4]
Selected filmography edit
- The Prince of Tides (1991)
- Ghost (1990)
- The Money Pit (1986)
- Tootsie (1982)
- Little Miss Marker (1980)
- The Miracle Worker (1979-TV movie)
- Kramer vs. Kramer (1979)
- Superman (1978)
- Annie Hall (1977)
- Taxi Driver (1976)
- Diary of a Mad Housewife (1970)
- A Thousand Clowns (1965)
- The Miracle Worker (1962)
- The Hustler (1961)
Personal life edit
Ruth Morley, née Birnholz, was born in Vienna, Austria, and escaped shortly before the outbreak of World War II on a Kindertransport. She had two daughters.
She died at the age of 65 of breast cancer.[3]
References edit
- ^ a b Ruth Morley papers. Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Retrieved 21 May 2015.
{{cite book}}:|website=ignored (help) - ^ "The 35th Academy Awards (1963) Nominees and Winners". oscars.org. Retrieved March 22, 2014.
- ^ a b "Ruth Morley Is Dead; Costume Designer, 65". The New York Times. 13 February 1991. Retrieved March 22, 2014.
- ^ Howard Taubman (24 April 1958). "Opera: Kurka's 'Schweik'". The New York Times.
External links edit
- Ruth Morley at IMDb
- Ruth Morley papers, 1925-2005 (bulk 1940-1990), held by the Billy Rose Theatre Division, New York Public Library for the Performing Arts
- Ruth Morley papers, 1958-1990, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
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