Albert Wolsky, Oscar-Winning Costume Designer for 'All That Jazz' and 'Bugsy', Dies at 95
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Greg Evans
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· 2 sourcesAlbert Wolsky, the two-time Oscar-winning costume designer known for films including *All That Jazz* and *Bugsy*, died on May 23 at his home in Hollywood at age 95, Deadline reported. Variety confirmed his death, noting that colleague Christopher Lawrence paid tribute to Wolsky's mentorship on Instagram. Born in Paris in 1930, Wolsky switched careers from the travel industry to costume design at age 30, earning Academy Awards for *All That Jazz* and *Bugsy* as well as a Tony nomination for his Broadway work, according to Deadline.
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Albert Wolsky, the acclaimed two-time Oscar-winning costume designer known for his work on films such as All That Jazz (1979), Bugsy (1991), Grease, Manhattan, and Sophie's Choice, as well as Broadway productions, died on May 23 at his home in Hollywood at age 95. Born in Paris in 1930, he moved to the U.S. and attended City College of New York before switching careers from the travel industry to costume design at age 30. His work earned him Academy Awards for All That Jazz and Bugsy, along with a Tony nomination for his Broadway contributions.
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· 3 pulledAlbert 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.
Born in Paris, France, on November 24, 1930, Wolsky had moved to the United States and attended City College of New York when, at age 30, he switched careers from the travel industry to pursue costume design.
His death was announced by friends and colleagues on social media and confirmed by Deadline.
