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Beatrice Dawson | |
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| Born | 26 January 1908 Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England |
| Died | 16 April 1976 (aged 68) North Yorkshire, England |
| Occupation | Costume designer |
| Years active | 1945–1976 |
Beatrice Dawson (26 January 1908 – 16 April 1976) was a British costume designer. In a career spanning over three decades, she is recognized for her prolific work across stage and screen. She was nominated for an Academy Award in the category Best Costume Design for the film The Pickwick Papers (1952).
Dawson gained prominence for her work in the film industry, beginning with the noir thriller Night Beat (1947), and she had more than 69 major credits.
Dawson also worked for television. She created costumes for Guns in the Heather (1969), part of Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color anthology, as well as a few episodes of the television serial Sir Francis Drake.
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Award | Year | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
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| Academy Awards | 1955 | Best Costume Design – Black and White | The Pickwick Papers | Nominated | [1] |
| British Academy Film Awards | 1964 | Best British Costume Design – Black and White | Of Human Bondage | Nominated | [2] |
| Best British Costume Design – Colour | Woman of Straw | Nominated | |||
| 1973 | Best Costume Design | A Doll's House | Nominated | [3] |
References
[edit]- ^ "28th Academy Awards". Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS). 26 March 2015. Retrieved 4 February 2023.
- ^ "18th BAFTA Film Awards". British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA). Retrieved 4 February 2023.
- ^ "27th BAFTA Film Awards". British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA). Retrieved 4 February 2023.
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