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John Mollo

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British costume designer (1931-2017)

United KingdomWritersLived 1931 to 2017 · aged 86
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John Mollo was a British costume designer and writer on the history of the military uniform. He was best known for creating the costumes for epic space opera films Star Wars (1977) and its sequel The Empire Strikes Back (1980).

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Mollo's illustrated chart of characters for the Mos Eisley Cantina scene in Star Wars (1977)Mollo's illustrated chart of characters for the Mos Eisley Cantina scene in Star Wars (1977)

Awards 2

1983Academy Award for Best Costume Design
1978Academy Award for Best Costume Design

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About this person

John Mollo was a British costume designer and writer on the history of the military uniform. He was best known for creating the costumes for epic space opera films Star Wars (1977) and its sequel The Empire Strikes Back (1980). His accolades include two Academy Awards, in addition to nominations for four BAFTA Film Awards, a BAFTA Television Award, and three Emmy Awards.

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1931 to 2017 · aged 86
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11 languages

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