Sandy Powell
Costume designer for film and theater
Born
April 7th, 1960
65 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United Kingdom
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Sandy Powell is an English costume designer recognized for work in film and theater. Her career includes collaborations with notable directors such as Martin Scorsese and Kenneth Branagh. Powell has designed costumes for films including 'The Aviator', 'Shakespeare in Love', and 'Carol'. She has received numerous awards for her designs, including multiple Academy Awards and BAFTA Awards.
Won Academy Awards for 'The Aviator', 'Shakespeare in Love', and 'The Young Victoria'
Designed costumes for 'Cinderella' (2015) and 'Carol'
Recipient of British Academy Film Awards
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