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Janet Patterson

1956 – 2016

Australian costume designer

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About Janet Patterson

Lived 1956 – 2016 (aged 60). Janet Patterson was an Australian costume designer, art director and production designer.

Death Patterson's death was announced by her agency, who had stated Patterson's family did not wish to disclose her age or date of death, however actress Nicole Kidman revealed she had died on 21 October 2016.

Filmography Patterson's film and television credits include:

Film + List of Janet Patterson film credits Year Title Director Credited as Notes Costume Designer Production Designer 1992 The Last Days of Chez Nous Gillian Armstrong 1993 The Piano Jane Campion 1996 The Portrait of a Lady 1997 Oscar and Lucinda Gillian Armstrong 1999 Holy Smoke! Jane Campion2003 Peter Pan P. J. Hogan 2009 Bright Star Jane Campion 2015 Far from the Madding Crowd Thomas Vinterberg

Television + List of Janet Patterson television credits Year Title Contribution Notes Costume Designer Production Designer 1984 Who Killed Hannah Jane? Television film Sweet and Sour 20 episodes 1985 Palace of Dreams 10 episodes Displaced Persons Television film 1986 Dancing Daze 6 episodes Two Friends Television film 1988 The Lizard King 1989 Edens Lost 3 episodes Bodysurfer 2 episodes 1990 Come in Spinner 4 episodes

Awards and nominations Major associations Academy Awards Year Category Nominated work Result Ref. 1994 Best Costume Design The Piano 1997 The Portrait of a Lady 1998 Oscar and Lucinda 2010 Bright Star

BAFTA Awards Year Category Nominated work Result Ref.British Academy Film Awards 1994 Best Costume Design The Piano 2010 Bright Star

Miscellaneous awards + Award Year Category Title Result Ref. AACTA Awards 1992 Best Production Design The Last Days of Chez Nous 1993 Best Costume Design The Piano 1998 Oscar and Lucinda 2010 Bright Star Best Production Design Critics' Choice Awards 2010 Best Costume Design Inside Film Awards 2010 Best Production Design Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards 1996 Best Production Design The Portrait of a Lady Satellite Awards 1997 Best Art Direction & Production Design Best Costume Design 2016 Far from the Madding Crowd Saturn Awards 2004 Best Costume Design Peter Pan

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Education
North Sydney Girls High School, National Art School, Sydney College of the Arts

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Janet Patterson?

Australian costume designer (1956-2016)

When was Janet Patterson born?

Janet Patterson was born on 12 August 1956 in Sydney.

When did Janet Patterson die?

Janet Patterson died on 21 October 2016 in Australia.

What was Janet Patterson's occupation?

Janet Patterson was a costume designer, art director and production designer.

What nationality was Janet Patterson?

Janet Patterson was Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Janet Patterson

· Wikidata: Q1682667

· DBpedia: Janet Patterson

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