René Hubert (costume designer)

Swiss costume designer

René Hubert

Born| (1895-10-07)October 7, 1895

Frauenfeld, Switzerland

Died| June 1976 (1976-07) (aged 80)

New York City

Other names| Rene Hubert
Occupation| Costume Designer
Years active| 1925–1964

Design for Marlon Brando in Désirée (1954) - "Napoleon Bonaparte" coronation costume

René Hubert (October 7, 1895 – June, 1976) was a Swiss costume designer. He was nominated for two Academy Awards for his work on costumes.

He designed for many films from 1925 to 1964; he often designed for Gloria Swanson.[1] Shirley Temple danced the 'Hula' in the film "Curly Top" wearing a grass skirt ensemble designed by René Hubert.

## Oscar nominations

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* 27th Academy Awards—In the category of Best Costumes-Color. Nominated for Désirée, nomination shared with Charles LeMaire. Lost to Gate of Hell.[2]
* 37th Academy Awards—In the category of Best Costumes-Black and White. Nominated for The Visit. Lost to The Night of the Iguana.[3]

## External links

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* René Hubert at IMDb

## References

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1. ^ "Collecting Classic Hollywood". Retrieved 21 September 2014.
2. ^ "The 27th Academy Awards (1955) Nominees and Winners". oscars.org. Retrieved 21 September 2014.
3. ^ "The 37th Academy Awards (1965) Nominees and Winners". oscars.org. Retrieved 21 September 2014.

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* Germany
* United States

People|

* Deutsche Biographie

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