Orry George Kelly b. 1 January 1897

Also known as Orry-Kelly , Jack Orry-Kelly
  • Designer (Theatre / Film Designer)
Kelly was a fashion designer born into a tailor's family. He was active in theatre in Australia, moving to NYC where he worked as a muralist. BY 1931, he was working in Los Angeles designing sets and costume. He became the principal costume designer at Warner Bros., later moving to 20th Century Fox and finally freelance work. His costume work won multiple awards. His memoir in manuscript was found in 2013.
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References [<ExternalResource: Joel Greenberg, 'Kelly, Orry George (1897–1964)', Australian Dictionary of Biography, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/kelly-orry-george-10677/text18979, accessed 9 November 2013. >, <ExternalResource: Garry Maddox. "Joy over discovery of lost memoir." (Orry-Kelly memoir) Sydney Morning Herald, 9-10 November, p.16>]