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John Jensen

b. 1933

American costume designer

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About John Jensen

Born 1933. John Jensen is a costume designer.

John Jensen was an American costume designer who was nominated for two Academy Awards.

Oscar Nominations Both were for Best Costumes.

29th Academy Awards (color costumes category): Nominated for The Ten Commandments. Nomination shared with Arnold Friberg, Edith Head, Dorothy Jeakins and Ralph Jester. Lost to The King and I. 31st Academy Awards: Nominated for The Buccaneer. Nomination shared with Edith Head and Ralph Jester. Lost to Gigi.

Filmography The Ten Commandments (1956) The Buccaneer (1958) The Bellboy (1960) Where It's At (1969) The Cowboys (1972)

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Who is John Jensen?

American costume designer

When was John Jensen born?

John Jensen was born on 20 December 1933.

What is John Jensen's occupation?

John Jensen is a costume designer.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Jensen

· Wikidata: Q16199443

· DBpedia: John Jensen (costume designer)

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