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Shirley Ann Russell (Shirley Ann Kingdon) was born on 11 March, 1935 in London, England, UK, is a British film costume designer (1935–2002). Discover Shirley Ann Russell's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 67 years old?

Popular As Shirley Ann Kingdon
Occupation Costume designer
Age 67 years old
Zodiac Sign Pisces
Born 11 March, 1935
Birthday 11 March
Birthplace London, England, UK
Date of death 2002
Died Place London, England, UK
Nationality United Kingdom

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Who Is Shirley Ann Russell's Husband?

Her husband is Ken Russell (m. 1956-1978)

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Children 5

Shirley Ann Russell Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Shirley Ann Russell worth at the age of 67 years old? Shirley Ann Russell’s income source is mostly from being a successful Costume designer. She is from United Kingdom. We have estimated Shirley Ann Russell's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Source of Income Costume designer

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1930

She ran her own firm of film costumiers, called The Last Picture Frock, particularly specialising in 1930s and 1940s clothing.

1935

Shirley Ann Russell (11 March 1935 – 4 March 2002) was a British costume designer.

1956

Whilst studying at Walthamstow College of Art, she met her husband the film director Ken Russell, to whom she was married from 1956 to 1978.

They both converted to Roman Catholicism prior to their marriage.

They had five children: Xavier, James, Alexander, Victoria and Toby.

Following her divorce from Ken Russell, she lived for many years with director Jonathan Benson in Chiswick.

1970

The firm was sold to the costumier Angels in the 1970s.

Her interest in historic costume began when she assisted Doris Langley Moore, the founder of the Bath Costume Museum.

Russell's costume designs were detailed and nuanced, using costume to show subtle distinctions in class.

She was known for the weight and authenticity her design lent to characters.

She designed for stars such as Vanessa Redgrave in A Song at Twilight, Rudolf Nureyev in Valentino and Roger Daltrey in Lisztomania.

Her design for Daltrey was described by Russell as "fantasticated gear" - the jacket had huge labels featuring keyboard motifs.

Another "fantasticated design" is 'The Acid Queen' from Tommy.

Collaborations with her husband Ken Russell included: Women in Love, Amelia and the Angel, The Music Lovers, The Devils, The Boy Friend, Savage Messiah, Mahler, Tommy, Lisztomania, and Valentino.

Russell's other credits include The Little Prince, Lady Chatterley's Lover, The Return of the Soldier, The Razor's Edge, Hope and Glory, The Bride, Yanks, Gulliver's Travels, I Dreamed of Africa, and Shackleton.

Russell was born as Shirley Ann Kingdon in London, England.

1979

She has been nominated two times, for Agatha (1979) and Reds (1981), for the Academy Award for Best Costume Design.

Russell studied Fashion at Walthamstow College of Art, and she later attended the Royal College of Art.

2002

She died from cancer in March 2002, one week before her 67th birthday.