About Bob Ringwood
Born 1946. Bob Ringwood is a British costume designer.
Bob Ringwood (born 25 November 1946) is a retired British costume designer. He is best known for creating the costumes for David Lynch's space opera film Dune and for Tim Burton's superhero film Batman (1989) and its sequel Batman Returns (1992). Ringwood has been nominated for two Academy Awards and three BAFTA Awards.
Filmography Year Title Director Notes 1981 Excalibur John Boorman 1982 The Draughtsman's Contract Peter Greenaway Art director 1984 Dune David Lynch 1985 Santa Claus: The Movie Jeannot Szwarc 1986 Solarbabies Alan Johnson 1987 Prick Up Your Ears Stephen Frears Empire of the Sun Steven Spielberg 1989 Batman Tim Burton 1990 Chicago Joe and the Showgirl Bernard Rose 1991 American Friends Tristram Powell 1992 Alien 3 David Fincher with David Perry Batman Returns Tim Burton with Mary E. Vogt 1993 Demolition Man Marco Brambilla 1994 The Shadow Russell Mulcahy 1995 Batman Forever Joel Schumacher with Ingrid Ferrin 1997 Alien Resurrection Jean-Pierre Jeunet 2001 A.I. Artificial Intelligence Steven Spielberg 2002 The Time Machine Simon Wells with Deena Appel Star Trek: Nemesis Stuart Baird 2004 Troy Wolfgang Petersen
Awards and nominations AwardYear CategoryWorkResult Academy Awards 1988 Best Costume Design Empire of the Sun 2005 Troy British Academy Film Awards 1982 Best Costume Design Excalibur 1989 Empire of the Sun 1990 Batman Las Vegas Film Critics Society Awards 2002 Best Costume Design A.I. Artificial Intelligence Saturn Awards 1982 Best Costume Design Excalibur 1985 Dune 1991 Batman 1993 Alien 3 Batman Returns 1994 Demolition Man 1995 The Shadow 1996 Batman Forever 1998 Alien Resurrection 2003 Star Trek: Nemesis
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Who is Bob Ringwood?
costume designer
When was Bob Ringwood born?
Bob Ringwood was born on 25 November 1946 in London.
What is Bob Ringwood's occupation?
Bob Ringwood is a costume designer.
What nationality is Bob Ringwood?
Bob Ringwood is British.
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