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Donald Brooks (I) (1928–2005)

Donald Brooks, born in New Haven, Conn. in 1929, attended Parson's School Of Design. After graduating he made a name for himself by replacing the late legendary Clare McCardle at Townley Manufacturing and their business with him at the helm grew sevenfold. He became one of the first of the new "name" designers when he opened his own business in 1963... See full bio »

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Nominated for 3 Oscars. Another 1 win & 1 nomination See more awards »

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Filmography

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1985 Murder Among Friends (TV movie)
 
1982 The Letter (TV movie)
 
1982 The Country Girl (TV movie)
 
1981 Scruples (TV movie)
 
1979 The Bell Jar
 
1970 Darling Lili
 
1968 Star!
 
1968 The Detective
 
1968/I Laura (TV movie) (uncredited)
 
1965 The Third Day
 
1963 The Cardinal
 
1962 Tour of the White House (TV documentary)
 
1959 Startime (TV series)
Merman on Broadway (1959)
 
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1987 The Two Mrs. Grenvilles (TV movie) (wardrobe: Claudette Colbert)
 
1975 The Drowning Pool (wardrobe designer: Miss Woodward)
 
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There were more Donald Brooks gowns worn to Truman Capote's Black and White Party than of any other designer. See more »

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