Armenians

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Ray Aghayan

Creative force behind unforgettable screen wardrobes

Costume Designer

Bio


Ray (Gorgen) Aghayan (1928-2011) was an acclaimed costume designer for the movie industry.


Aghayan won an Emmy Award in 1967 with his partner Bob Mackie for his work in Alice Through the Looking Glass.


Aghayan was nominated for an Academy Award for Costume Design three times: for his work in Gaily, Gaily, in 1970); Lady Sings the Blues, in 1973; and Funny Lady, in 1976.


He also designed the costumes for the opening and closing ceremonies of the 1984 Summer Olympics, held in Los Angeles.

Ray Aghayan