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Bill Thomas

Bio: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Bill Thomas (October 13, 1921 – May 30, 2000) was an Academy Award-winning American costume designer with over 180 credits, best known for films such as Babes in Toyland, Spartacus and The Happiest Millionaire. He was nominated ten times for the Academy Award for Best Costume Design, winning once for Spartacus
Born: Thu, Oct 13 1921
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Death: Tue, May 30 2000
Bill Thomas is 78 years old
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Poster of Love is Forever
Love is Forever
Bill Thomas was 62 in Love is Forever as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 20 1983
Poster of The Adventures of Pollyanna
The Adventures of Pollyanna
Bill Thomas was 60 in The Adventures of Pollyanna as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 10 1982
Poster of Callie & Son
Callie & Son
Bill Thomas was 60 in Callie & Son as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 13 1981
Poster of The Formula
The Formula
Bill Thomas was 59 in The Formula as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 19 1980
Poster of The Black Hole
The Black Hole
Bill Thomas was 58 in The Black Hole as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 18 1979
Poster of The Children of Sanchez
The Children of Sanchez
Bill Thomas was 56 in The Children of Sanchez as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 16 1978
Poster of Logan's Run
Logan's Run
Bill Thomas was 54 in Logan's Run as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 23 1976
Poster of Breakout
Breakout
Bill Thomas was 53 in Breakout as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 21 1975
Poster of Wonder Woman
Wonder Woman
Bill Thomas was 52 in Wonder Woman as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 12 1974
Poster of The Third Girl from the Left
The Third Girl from the Left
Bill Thomas was 52 in The Third Girl from the Left as 'Wardrobe Designer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 16 1973
Poster of Oklahoma Crude
Oklahoma Crude
Bill Thomas was 51 in Oklahoma Crude as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 03 1973
Poster of The Hawaiians
The Hawaiians
Bill Thomas was 48 in The Hawaiians as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 17 1970
Poster of The Gypsy Moths
The Gypsy Moths
Bill Thomas was 47 in The Gypsy Moths as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 29 1969
Poster of The Trouble with Girls
The Trouble with Girls
Bill Thomas was 47 in The Trouble with Girls as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 24 1969
Poster of The Love Bug
The Love Bug
Bill Thomas was 47 in The Love Bug as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 23 1968
Poster of Blackbeard's Ghost
Blackbeard's Ghost
Bill Thomas was 46 in Blackbeard's Ghost as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 08 1968
Poster of The Gnome-Mobile
The Gnome-Mobile
Bill Thomas was 45 in The Gnome-Mobile as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 19 1967
Poster of The Adventures of Bullwhip Griffin
The Adventures of Bullwhip Griffin
Bill Thomas was 45 in The Adventures of Bullwhip Griffin as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 08 1967
Poster of Inside Daisy Clover
Inside Daisy Clover
Bill Thomas was 44 in Inside Daisy Clover as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 22 1965
Poster of Ship of Fools
Ship of Fools
Bill Thomas was 43 in Ship of Fools as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 29 1965
Poster of Cat Ballou
Cat Ballou
Bill Thomas was 43 in Cat Ballou as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 24 1965
Poster of The Americanization of Emily
The Americanization of Emily
Bill Thomas was 43 in The Americanization of Emily as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 27 1964
Poster of A Global Affair
A Global Affair
Bill Thomas was 42 in A Global Affair as 'Wardrobe Designer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 30 1964
Poster of The Prize
The Prize
Bill Thomas was 42 in The Prize as 'Wardrobe Designer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 25 1963
Poster of It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
Bill Thomas was 42 in It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 07 1963
Poster of Toys in the Attic
Toys in the Attic
Bill Thomas was 41 in Toys in the Attic as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 31 1963
Poster of Boys' Night Out
Boys' Night Out
Bill Thomas was 40 in Boys' Night Out as 'Co-Costume Designer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 21 1962
Poster of Back Stage Party
Back Stage Party
Bill Thomas was 40 in Back Stage Party as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 17 1961
Poster of Babes in Toyland
Babes in Toyland
Bill Thomas was 40 in Babes in Toyland as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 14 1961
Poster of The Parent Trap
The Parent Trap
Bill Thomas was 39 in The Parent Trap as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 13 1961
Poster of Spartacus
Spartacus
Bill Thomas was 39 in Spartacus as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 13 1960
Poster of The Leech Woman
The Leech Woman
Bill Thomas was 38 in The Leech Woman as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 01 1960
Poster of Seven Thieves
Seven Thieves
Bill Thomas was 38 in Seven Thieves as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 11 1960
Poster of Operation Petticoat
Operation Petticoat
Bill Thomas was 38 in Operation Petticoat as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 05 1959
Poster of Beloved Infidel
Beloved Infidel
Bill Thomas was 38 in Beloved Infidel as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 17 1959
Poster of Imitation of Life
Imitation of Life
Bill Thomas was 37 in Imitation of Life as 'Costume Designer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 26 1959
Poster of The Rabbit Trap
The Rabbit Trap
Bill Thomas was 37 in The Rabbit Trap as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 01 1959
Poster of The Wild and the Innocent
The Wild and the Innocent
Bill Thomas was 37 in The Wild and the Innocent as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 27 1959
Poster of Curse of the Undead
Curse of the Undead
Bill Thomas was 37 in Curse of the Undead as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 01 1959
Poster of A Stranger in My Arms
A Stranger in My Arms
Bill Thomas was 37 in A Stranger in My Arms as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 03 1959
Poster of No Name on the Bullet
No Name on the Bullet
Bill Thomas was 37 in No Name on the Bullet as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 01 1959
Poster of The Restless Years
The Restless Years
Bill Thomas was 37 in The Restless Years as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 01 1958
Poster of Ride a Crooked Trail
Ride a Crooked Trail
Bill Thomas was 37 in Ride a Crooked Trail as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 23 1958
Poster of The Saga of Hemp Brown
The Saga of Hemp Brown
Bill Thomas was 36 in The Saga of Hemp Brown as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 01 1958
Poster of Kathy O'
Kathy O'
Bill Thomas was 36 in Kathy O' as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 24 1958
Poster of Once Upon a Horse...
Once Upon a Horse...
Bill Thomas was 36 in Once Upon a Horse... as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 01 1958
Poster of Step Down to Terror
Step Down to Terror
Bill Thomas was 36 in Step Down to Terror as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 01 1958
Poster of Voice in the Mirror
Voice in the Mirror
Bill Thomas was 36 in Voice in the Mirror as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 13 1958
Poster of Twilight for the Gods
Twilight for the Gods
Bill Thomas was 36 in Twilight for the Gods as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 04 1958
Poster of A Time to Love and a Time to Die
A Time to Love and a Time to Die
Bill Thomas was 36 in A Time to Love and a Time to Die as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 09 1958
Poster of The Thing That Couldn't Die
The Thing That Couldn't Die
Bill Thomas was 36 in The Thing That Couldn't Die as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 27 1958
Poster of This Happy Feeling
This Happy Feeling
Bill Thomas was 36 in This Happy Feeling as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 18 1958
Poster of Live Fast, Die Young
Live Fast, Die Young
Bill Thomas was 36 in Live Fast, Die Young as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 01 1958
Poster of Touch of Evil
Touch of Evil
Bill Thomas was 36 in Touch of Evil as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 30 1958
Poster of Flood Tide
Flood Tide
Bill Thomas was 36 in Flood Tide as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 01 1958
Poster of The Lady Takes a Flyer
The Lady Takes a Flyer
Bill Thomas was 36 in The Lady Takes a Flyer as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 30 1958
Poster of Day of the Badman
Day of the Badman
Bill Thomas was 36 in Day of the Badman as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 29 1958
Poster of The Female Animal
The Female Animal
Bill Thomas was 36 in The Female Animal as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 22 1958
Poster of Man in the Shadow
Man in the Shadow
Bill Thomas was 36 in Man in the Shadow as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 12 1957
Poster of The Tarnished Angels
The Tarnished Angels
Bill Thomas was 36 in The Tarnished Angels as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 21 1957
Poster of Slim Carter
Slim Carter
Bill Thomas was 36 in Slim Carter as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 01 1957
Poster of My Man Godfrey
My Man Godfrey
Bill Thomas was 35 in My Man Godfrey as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 11 1957
Poster of Appointment with a Shadow
Appointment with a Shadow
Bill Thomas was 35 in Appointment with a Shadow as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 01 1957
Poster of Slaughter on 10th Avenue
Slaughter on 10th Avenue
Bill Thomas was 35 in Slaughter on 10th Avenue as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 01 1957
Poster of Man of a Thousand Faces
Man of a Thousand Faces
Bill Thomas was 35 in Man of a Thousand Faces as 'Costume Designer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 15 1957
Poster of Night Passage
Night Passage
Bill Thomas was 35 in Night Passage as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 24 1957
Poster of Tammy and the Bachelor
Tammy and the Bachelor
Bill Thomas was 35 in Tammy and the Bachelor as 'Costume Designer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 14 1957
Poster of The Midnight Story
The Midnight Story
Bill Thomas was 35 in The Midnight Story as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 04 1957
Poster of The Girl in the Kremlin
The Girl in the Kremlin
Bill Thomas was 35 in The Girl in the Kremlin as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 11 1957
Poster of Man Afraid
Man Afraid
Bill Thomas was 35 in Man Afraid as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 04 1957
Poster of Mister Cory
Mister Cory
Bill Thomas was 35 in Mister Cory as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 23 1957
Poster of Istanbul
Istanbul
Bill Thomas was 35 in Istanbul as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 23 1957
Poster of The Great Man
The Great Man
Bill Thomas was 35 in The Great Man as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 01 1956
Poster of Rock, Pretty Baby
Rock, Pretty Baby
Bill Thomas was 35 in Rock, Pretty Baby as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 01 1956
Poster of Written on the Wind
Written on the Wind
Bill Thomas was 34 in Written on the Wind as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 04 1956
Poster of I've Lived Before
I've Lived Before
Bill Thomas was 34 in I've Lived Before as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 01 1956
Poster of Walk the Proud Land
Walk the Proud Land
Bill Thomas was 34 in Walk the Proud Land as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 01 1956
Poster of The Rawhide Years
The Rawhide Years
Bill Thomas was 34 in The Rawhide Years as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 01 1956
Poster of Congo Crossing
Congo Crossing
Bill Thomas was 34 in Congo Crossing as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 01 1956
Poster of Behind the High Wall
Behind the High Wall
Bill Thomas was 34 in Behind the High Wall as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 01 1956
Poster of Raw Edge
Raw Edge
Bill Thomas was 34 in Raw Edge as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 24 1956
Poster of World in My Corner
World in My Corner
Bill Thomas was 34 in World in My Corner as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 01 1956
Poster of All That Heaven Allows
All That Heaven Allows
Bill Thomas was 34 in All That Heaven Allows as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 25 1955
Poster of The Spoilers
The Spoilers
Bill Thomas was 34 in The Spoilers as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 23 1955
Poster of Foxfire
Foxfire
Bill Thomas was 33 in Foxfire as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 13 1955
Poster of Cult of the Cobra
Cult of the Cobra
Bill Thomas was 33 in Cult of the Cobra as 'Costume Designer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 30 1955
Poster of Smoke Signal
Smoke Signal
Bill Thomas was 33 in Smoke Signal as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 01 1955
Poster of Sign of the Pagan
Sign of the Pagan
Bill Thomas was 33 in Sign of the Pagan as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 24 1954
Poster of The Yellow Mountain
The Yellow Mountain
Bill Thomas was 33 in The Yellow Mountain as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 16 1954
Poster of Magnificent Obsession
Magnificent Obsession
Bill Thomas was 32 in Magnificent Obsession as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 07 1954
Poster of Playgirl
Playgirl
Bill Thomas was 32 in Playgirl as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 21 1954
Poster of Forbidden
Forbidden
Bill Thomas was 32 in Forbidden as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 02 1953
Poster of Tumbleweed
Tumbleweed
Bill Thomas was 32 in Tumbleweed as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 01 1953
Poster of The Glass Web
The Glass Web
Bill Thomas was 32 in The Glass Web as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 11 1953
Poster of East of Sumatra
East of Sumatra
Bill Thomas was 31 in East of Sumatra as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 23 1953
Poster of The Stand at Apache River
The Stand at Apache River
Bill Thomas was 31 in The Stand at Apache River as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 01 1953
Poster of Wings of the Hawk
Wings of the Hawk
Bill Thomas was 31 in Wings of the Hawk as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 26 1953
Poster of The Man from the Alamo
The Man from the Alamo
Bill Thomas was 31 in The Man from the Alamo as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 07 1953
Poster of The Great Sioux Uprising
The Great Sioux Uprising
Bill Thomas was 31 in The Great Sioux Uprising as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 17 1953
Poster of Take Me to Town
Take Me to Town
Bill Thomas was 31 in Take Me to Town as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 19 1953
Poster of Desert Legion
Desert Legion
Bill Thomas was 31 in Desert Legion as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 08 1953
Poster of It Happens Every Thursday
It Happens Every Thursday
Bill Thomas was 31 in It Happens Every Thursday as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 22 1953
Poster of The Mississippi Gambler
The Mississippi Gambler
Bill Thomas was 31 in The Mississippi Gambler as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 29 1953
Poster of Because of You
Because of You
Bill Thomas was 31 in Because of You as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 04 1952
Poster of The Raiders
The Raiders
Bill Thomas was 31 in The Raiders as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 20 1952
Poster of The World in His Arms
The World in His Arms
Bill Thomas was 30 in The World in His Arms as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 09 1952
Poster of Yankee Buccaneer
Yankee Buccaneer
Bill Thomas was 30 in Yankee Buccaneer as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 16 1952
Poster of The Duel at Silver Creek
The Duel at Silver Creek
Bill Thomas was 30 in The Duel at Silver Creek as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 05 1952
Poster of Untamed Frontier
Untamed Frontier
Bill Thomas was 30 in Untamed Frontier as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 23 1952
Poster of Flesh and Fury
Flesh and Fury
Bill Thomas was 30 in Flesh and Fury as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 26 1952
Poster of No Room for the Groom
No Room for the Groom
Bill Thomas was 30 in No Room for the Groom as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 13 1952
Poster of Steel Town
Steel Town
Bill Thomas was 30 in Steel Town as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 09 1952
Poster of Meet Danny Wilson
Meet Danny Wilson
Bill Thomas was 30 in Meet Danny Wilson as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 08 1952
Poster of The Cimarron Kid
The Cimarron Kid
Bill Thomas was 30 in The Cimarron Kid as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 13 1952
Poster of Flame of Araby
Flame of Araby
Bill Thomas was 30 in Flame of Araby as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 18 1951
Poster of Cave of Outlaws
Cave of Outlaws
Bill Thomas was 30 in Cave of Outlaws as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 01 1951
Poster of The Raging Tide
The Raging Tide
Bill Thomas was 30 in The Raging Tide as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 01 1951
Poster of Thunder on the Hill
Thunder on the Hill
Bill Thomas was 30 in Thunder on the Hill as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 17 1951
Poster of The Lady Pays Off
The Lady Pays Off
Bill Thomas was 29 in The Lady Pays Off as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 04 1951
Poster of You Never Can Tell
You Never Can Tell
Bill Thomas was 29 in You Never Can Tell as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 23 1951
Poster of Iron Man
Iron Man
Bill Thomas was 29 in Iron Man as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 20 1951
Poster of Smuggler's Island
Smuggler's Island
Bill Thomas was 29 in Smuggler's Island as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 18 1951
Poster of The Prince Who Was a Thief
The Prince Who Was a Thief
Bill Thomas was 29 in The Prince Who Was a Thief as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 17 1951
Poster of Apache Drums
Apache Drums
Bill Thomas was 29 in Apache Drums as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 01 1951
Poster of Air Cadet
Air Cadet
Bill Thomas was 29 in Air Cadet as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 14 1951
Poster of Tomahawk
Tomahawk
Bill Thomas was 29 in Tomahawk as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 05 1951
Poster of Mystery Submarine
Mystery Submarine
Bill Thomas was 29 in Mystery Submarine as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 01 1950
Poster of Kansas Raiders
Kansas Raiders
Bill Thomas was 29 in Kansas Raiders as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 15 1950
Poster of Undercover Girl
Undercover Girl
Bill Thomas was 29 in Undercover Girl as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 02 1950
Poster of Wyoming Mail
Wyoming Mail
Bill Thomas was 29 in Wyoming Mail as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 18 1950
Poster of Saddle Tramp
Saddle Tramp
Bill Thomas was 28 in Saddle Tramp as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 21 1950
Poster of The Desert Hawk
The Desert Hawk
Bill Thomas was 28 in The Desert Hawk as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 05 1950
Poster of Spy Hunt
Spy Hunt
Bill Thomas was 28 in Spy Hunt as 'Costume Design'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 08 1950
Poster of In the Good Old Summertime
In the Good Old Summertime
Bill Thomas was 27 in In the Good Old Summertime as 'Other'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 29 1949

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Backstairs at the White House
Backstairs at the White House
Bill Thomas was 57+ in Backstairs at the White House as 'Costume Design'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 29 1979