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Two-Time Oscar-Winning Costume Designer Albert Wolsky Dies at 95

Albert Wolsky, the acclaimed two-time Oscar-winning costume designer known for his work on films like ‘All That Jazz,’ ‘Bugsy,’ ‘Grease,’ and ‘Manhattan,’ has passed away at the age of 95 in Los Angeles.

26 May, 14:54 — 26 May, 17:40
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varietyMostly Factual14d ago

Albert Wolsky, ‘All That Jazz,’ ‘Bugsy’ and ‘Grease’ Costume Designer, Dies at 95

Albert Wolsky, the two-time Oscar-winning costume designer behind films like “All That Jazz,” “Bugsy,” “Grease” and more, died May 23 in Los Angeles. He was 95.  Wolsky’s death was confirmed by several colleagues including fellow costume designer Christopher Lawrence in an Instagram post on Sunday.  “Albert Wolsky. A prince among men,” Lawrence wrote. “Such love […]

By Payton Turkeltaub

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hollywood-reporterMostly Factual14d ago

Albert Wolsky, Oscar-Winning Costume Designer for ‘All That Jazz’ and ‘Bugsy,’ Dies at 95

He put Olivia Newton-John in those ultra-tight black pants for 'Grease,' dressed Dustin Hoffman for 'Lenny' and did 'An Unmarried Woman' and 10 other films for Paul Mazursky.

By Mike Barnes

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deadlineMostly Factual14d ago

Albert Wolsky Dies: Oscar-Winning Costume Designer For ‘All That Jazz’, ‘Bugsy’, ‘Grease’, ‘Manhattan’ ‘Sophie’s Choice’ & Broadway Productions Was 95

Albert Wolsky, a two-time Academy Award winning and Tony nominated costume designer whose many high-profile credits include his Oscar-taking work on All That Jazz (1979) and Bugsy (1991), died Saturday, May 23, at his home in Hollywood. He was 95. His death was announced by friends and colleagues on social media and confirmed by Deadline. Born in Paris, France, […]

By Greg Evans

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