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.
Name
Orry George Kelly
Also known as:
  • Orry-Kelly
  • Jack Orry-Kelly
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Designer (Theatre / Film Designer)
Birth date
1 January 1897
Birth place
Kiama, New South Wales
Death date
1 January 1964
Death place
Los Angeles, California, USA