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Orry-Kelly was the professional name of Orry George Kelly (31 December 1897 – 27 February 1964) a prolific Hollywood costume designer.He was born in Kiama New South Wales Australia and was known as Jack Kelly. His father William Kelly was born on the Isle of Man and was a gentleman tailor in Kiama. Orry was a name of an ancient King of Man. He studied art in Sydney and worked as a tailor’s apprentice and window dresser.He journeyed to New York to pursue an acting career.

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award
Academy Award for Best Costume Design, Some Like It Hot, Les Girls, An American in Paris (film)
birth date
1897-12-31
birth name
Orry George Kelly
birth place
Kiama New South Wales, Australia
death date
1964-02-27
death place
Los Angeles, United States
occupation
Costume designer

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