Van Runkle, Theadora (1940–)

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Van Runkle, Theadora (1940–)

American costume designer. Name variations: Thea Van Runkle. Born 1940 in Los Angeles, CA.

Began career as an illustrator for store ads and catalogs; came to prominence and spawned a fashion trend for designs for Bonnie and Clyde (1967); other films include The Thomas Crown Affair, Bullitt, Myra Breckinridge, Mame, Godfather Part II, Nickelodeon, New York New York, Same Time Next Year, Heaven Can Wait, S. O. B., Peggy Sue Got Married, Stella, and Leap of Faith. Nominated for 3 Academy Awards.

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