Anna Hill Johnstone

Anna Hill Johnstone (April 7, 1913 – October 16, 1992) was an American costume designer. Known for her collaborations with directors Elia Kazan, Sidney Lumet and Frank Perry, she received two Academy Award nominations for her work on The Godfather and Ragtime (1981).

Johnstone's credits include East of Eden (1955), Baby Doll (1956), David and Lisa (1962), The Group (1966), The Godfather (1972), The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974), The Stepford Wives (1975), Dog Day Afternoon (1975), and Running on Empty (1988).

Early life Johnstone was born in Greenville, South Carolina, and grew up in Richmond, Virginia.

Personal life Johnstone was married to mechanical engineer Curville Jones Robinson from 1937 until his death in 1989.

Death Johnstone died on October 19, 1992, in a nursing home in Lenox, Massachusetts, after a long illness. She was 79 years old.

Selected filmography

Awards and nominations Institution Category Year Work Result Academy Awards Best Costume Design 1973 The Godfather 1982 Ragtime BAFTA Awards Best Costume Design 1973 The Godfather Costume Designers Guild Awards Hall of Fame 2006