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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exhibited at
In the picture: creative Australians from the National Library's portrait collection
Date
11 July 1995 - 15 January 1996
Place
National Portrait Gallery, Canberra, ACT
Type
Exhibition
exhibited at
Kiama Show: Fine Arts
Date
January 1914 - c.January 1914
Place
Kiama, New South Wales
Type
Exhibition
exhibited at
Berry Show: Art
Date
7 February 1912 - 8 February 1912
Place
Berry, NSW
Type
Exhibition

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