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Vittorio Nino Novarese | |
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| Born | 15 May 1907 Rome, Kingdom of Italy |
| Died | 17 October 1983 (aged 76) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1937–1981 |
| Children | Letícia Román |
Vittorio Nino Novarese (15 May 1907 – 17 October 1983) was an Italian costume designer, writer and art director. In a career spanning over four decades, he is recognized for his prolific work across film and television. He has been nominated for the Academy Award for Best Costume Design five times, and won twice for Cleopatra (1963) and Cromwell (1970).
Born in Rome, Novarese began his career in Italian cinema in the late 1930s, working in several roles, including both as costume designer and screenwriter. He then emigrated to the U.S. in 1949 and found great success in American cinema. Novarese died in Los Angeles on 17 October 1983, at the age of 76. He was the father of actress Letícia Román.