Ruth Myers (born 1940) is an English costume designer. In a career spanning over five decades, she is recognized for her prolific work across film and television. She was nominated for two Academy Awards in the category Best Costume Design for the films The Addams Family (1991) and Emma (1996).
Ruth Myers | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1940 (age 83–84) Manchester, England |
| Occupation | Costume designer |
| Years active | 1967–present |
| Spouse | |
Career
editMyers was born and grew up in Manchester, England and attended the St. Martin's School of Art in London. Early in her career, she sewed sequins for Anthony Powell while also working as an assistant to Sophie Devine (costume designer for classic English films). Myers then turned to theatre and low-budget films such as the 1967 comedy Smashing Time. Upon being persuaded by Gene Wilder, Myers moved to the U.S. and worked with him on the films The World's Greatest Lover, The Woman in Red, and Haunted Honeymoon.[1]
Myers was the costume designer on the film The Russia House, notable for the costumes and splendid clothing worn by Roy Scheider.[2]
Myers acted as costume designer for the 2002 film The Four Feathers,[3] the 2006 film Monster House and the 2008 film City of Ember (which were both directed by Gil Kenan).[4] She worked with Kevin Spacey in the films L.A. Confidential and Beyond the Sea. For the latter production, she used textiles from the 1950s and 1960s and ultimately designed 65 outfit changes for Spacey that appear in the film. The actor, who portrayed singer Bobby Darin, had to wear a wide range of costumes as a reflection of his life's journey, from bright suits to his signature red sweater.[5]
In 2008, Myers received the Career Achievement Award at the Costume Designers Guild Awards.[1] In 2011 she designed the costumes for the supernatural teen drama film Vampire Academy.[6] The following year, Myers oversaw costume design for the television miniseries Hemingway & Gellhorn.[7] Myers' efforts earned her a nomination in the outstanding made-for-television movie or miniseries category at the Costume Designers Guild Awards.[8]
Ruth Myers is the proprietor of Ruth Myers Costume Design.[9]
Awards and nominations
editMajor associations
edit| Year | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Best Costume Design | The Addams Family | Nominated | [10] |
| 1996 | Emma | Nominated | [11] |
| Year | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Academy Film Awards | ||||
| 1969 | Best Costume Design | Isadora | Nominated | [12] |
| 1997 | L.A. Confidential | Nominated | [13] | |
| Year | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primetime Emmy Awards | ||||
| 2004 | Outstanding Costumes for a Series | Carnivàle (Episode: "Milfay") | Won | [14] |
| 2012 | Outstanding Costumes for a Miniseries, Movie, or Special | Hemingway & Gellhorn | Nominated | |
Miscellaneous awards
edit| Award | Year | Category | Title | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CableACE Awards | 1989 | Costume Design for a Dramatic or Theatrical Special/Movie or Miniseries | Baja Oklahoma | Won | |
| Costume Designers Guild Awards | 2003 | Excellence in Period/Fantasy Television Series | Carnivàle (Episode: "Milfay") | Won[a] | [15] |
| 2007 | Excellence in Fantasy Film | The Golden Compass | Won | [16] | |
| Career Achievement Award | — | Honored | |||
| 2012 | Excellence in Television Movie or Miniseries | Hemingway & Gellhorn | Nominated | [17] | |
| Satellite Awards | 2008 | Best Costume Design | City of Ember | Nominated | [18] |
| Saturn Awards | 1983 | Best Costume Design | Something Wicked This Way Comes | Nominated | [19] |
| 2007 | The Golden Compass | Nominated | [20] |
Notes
edit- ^ Myers received an award for costume design for the pilot episode only, jointly with Terry Dresbach, who designed for the series.
References
edit- ^ a b "Lacoste Career Achievement in Film Award". Costume Designers Guild. Retrieved 24 September 2014.
- ^ "IMDB".
- ^ "The Four Feathers". Daily Variety. 11 September 2002. Archived from the original on 17 November 2018. Retrieved 24 September 2014. (subscription required)
- ^ Chang, Justin (10 October 2008). "City of Ember". Daily Variety. Archived from the original on 25 March 2016. Retrieved 24 September 2014. (subscription required)
- ^ Molineaux, Sam (10 January 2005). "Beyond the Sea". Daily Variety. Archived from the original on 16 November 2018. Retrieved 24 September 2014. (subscription required)
- ^ Harvey, Dennis (11 February 2014). "Film Review: 'Vampire Academy'". Variety. Retrieved 24 September 2014.
- ^ "Nicole Kidman 'has the perfect figure'". The Sydney Morning Herald. 1 August 2012. Retrieved 24 September 2014.
- ^ King, Susan (17 January 2013). "'Argo,' 'Skyfall' among nominees for Costume Designers Guild Awards". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 24 September 2014.
- ^ "Ruth Myers Costume Design".
- ^ "64th Academy Awards". Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS). Retrieved February 4, 2023.
- ^ "69th Academy Awards". Oscars.org. Retrieved February 4, 2023.
- ^ "23rd BAFTA Film Awards". British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA). Retrieved February 4, 2023.
- ^ "51st BAFTA Film Awards". British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA). Retrieved February 4, 2023.
- ^ "Ruth Myers - Emmy Awards, Nominations, and Wins". Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (ATAS). Retrieved August 15, 2023.
- ^ "'Rings' costumer earns honor". Los Angeles Times. February 23, 2004. Archived from the original on September 14, 2024. Retrieved August 12, 2022.
- ^ McCarthy, Libby (February 19, 2008). "'Sweeney,' 'Glory' win at CDGs". Variety. Archived from the original on November 24, 2021. Retrieved August 12, 2022.
- ^ Ford, Rebecca (January 17, 2013). "Costume Designers Guild Awards Nominations Announced". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on May 7, 2021. Retrieved August 12, 2022.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (November 30, 2008). "Satellites soar for Meryl Streep". Variety. Archived from the original on August 21, 2016. Retrieved August 12, 2022.
- ^ "The 11th Saturn Awards (1984) Nominees and Winners". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on February 13, 2006. Retrieved July 22, 2018.
- ^ Kilday, Gregg (February 21, 2008). "'300' leads Saturn nominations". The Hollywood Reporter. Associated Press. Archived from the original on May 18, 2021. Retrieved August 12, 2022.
External links
edit- Ruth Myers at IMDb