Ruth Morley

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
Born
Ruth Miriam Birnholz

(1925-11-19)November 19, 1925
Vienna, Austria
DiedFebruary 12, 1991(1991-02-12) (aged 65)
Bronx, New York, US
OccupationCostume Designer
Years active1951–1991
ChildrenMelissa 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," "Take a Giant Step," and "The Good Soldier Schweik." In 1951 and 1952 she was costume director for the New York City Opera.[3]

Selected filmography

Personal life

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]

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References
  1. "Ruth Morley papers". Margaret Herrick Library. Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Retrieved 21 May 2015.
  2. "The 35th Academy Awards (1963) Nominees and Winners". oscars.org. Retrieved March 22, 2014.
  3. "Ruth Morley Is Dead; Costume Designer, 65". The New York Times. Retrieved March 22, 2014.


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