Yvonne Blake

Yvonne Ann Blake (17 April 1940 – 17 July 2018) was a British and Spanish costume designer. She was best known for creating the costumes for superhero films Superman and its sequel Superman II (1980). Her accolades include an Academy Award and four Goya Awards, in addition to nominations for four BAFTA Awards and two Emmy Awards.

Early life and education Blake was born in Manchester, England, on 17 April 1940. From that position, she fought to broaden the academy's horizons and encourage cooperation with international associations. Blake arranged a meeting between the American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and its Spanish counterpart on the one-year anniversary of her election. She was also among the driving forces behind the Federation of Ibero-American Film Academies.

Illness and death Blake died of complications from a stroke in Madrid on 17 July 2018, at age 78.

Awards and nominations Major associations Academy Awards Year Category Nominated work Result Ref. 1972 Best Costume Design Nicholas and Alexandra 1976 The Four Musketeers

BAFTA Awards Year Category Nominated work Result Ref.British Academy Film Awards 1972 Best Costume Design Nicholas and Alexandra 1974 Jesus Christ Superstar 1975 The Three Musketeers 1976 The Four Musketeers

Emmy Awards Year Category Nominated work Result Ref.Primetime Emmy Awards 1987 Outstanding Costumes for a Miniseries, Movie, or Special Casanova 2002 James Dean

Miscellaneous awards + Award Year Category Title Result Ref. Goya Awards 1989 Best Costume Design Rowing with the Wind 1992 Don Juan in Hell 1993 The Anonymous Queen 1995 Cradle Song 2004 Carmen 2005 The Bridge of San Luis Rey 2007 Goya's Ghosts Satellite Awards 2007 Best Costume Design Saturn Awards 1979 Best Costume Design Superman

Other honours Medal of Merit in Labour in Gold (Kingdom of Spain, 14 November 2011). National Cinematography Prize (Kingdom of Spain, 17 September 2012).