Edith Head

Biography

Edith Head (October 28, 1897 – October 24, 1981) was an American costume designer who won a record eight Academy Awards for Best Costume Design, starting with The Heiress (1949) and ending with The Sting (1973).

Known For

Columbo

as Edith Head

And the Oscar Goes To...

as Self (archive footage)

The Ed Sullivan Show

as Self

The Oscar

as Edith Head

The Pleasure of His Company

as Dress Designer (uncredited)

The Women Who Run Hollywood

as Self (archive footage)

The Merv Griffin Show

as Self

Lucy Gallant

as Edith Head

Tonight Starring Jack Paar

as Self

Edith Head: The Paramount Years

as Self (archive footage)