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John Furniss

b. 1935

Costume Designer

Costume designer
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About John Furniss

Born 1935. John Furniss is a British costume designer.

John Furniss is a British costume designer. He received nominations for an Academy Award and two BAFTA Awards.

Partial filmography

International Velvet (1978) Wombling Free (1977) Escape from the Dark (1976) Paper Tiger (1975) Daisy Miller (1974) (as John Furness) Undercovers Hero (1974) A Doll's House (1973) England Made Me (1973) Endless Night (1972) Sleuth (1972) Cry of the Penguins (1971) The Go-Between (1970) The Kremlin Letter (1970) Those Daring Young Men in Their Jaunty Jalopies (1969) The Valley of Gwangi (1969) The Long Duel (1967) The Viking Queen (1967) The Blue Max (1966) Eye of the Devil (1966) (as John Furness)

Awards and nominations AwardYearCategoryWorkResult Academy Awards 1975 Best Costume Design Daisy Miller British Academy Film Awards 1967 Best British Costume Design – Colour The Blue Max 1972 Best Costume Design The Go-Between

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Important facts

Born
1935, London
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Costume designer
Nationality
United Kingdom
Also known as
John Furness

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Frequently asked questions

Who is John Furniss?

Costume Designer

When was John Furniss born?

John Furniss was born in 1935 in London.

What is John Furniss's occupation?

John Furniss is a costume designer.

What nationality is John Furniss?

John Furniss is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Furniss

· Wikidata: Q15730144

· DBpedia: John Furniss (costume designer)

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