Deirdra Elizabeth Govan is an American costume designer for film and television.[1][2][3] She is best known for her work on I'm a Virgo, Harlem, Devotion and Sorry to Bother You.[4][5]
Deirdra Elizabeth Govan | |
|---|---|
| Born | U.S. |
| Occupation | Costume designer |
| Years active | 1998–present |
Career
editGovan graduated from Pratt Institute and Parsons School of Design.[6] She started her costume designer career in theater productions on Broadway shows like Miss Saigon, Les Miserables and Phantom of the Opera.[7] She is the vice president of IATSE and United Scenic Artists, Local USA 829.[8][2] She was invited to become a member of Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 2023.[9]
Filmography
editFilm
edit- 2024 - Rob Peace
- 2024 - Exhibiting Forgiveness
- 2023 - Happiness for Beginners
- 2022 - Devotion
- 2019 - The Sun Is Also a Star
- 2018 - Sorry to Bother You
- 2017 - Krystal
- 2017 - The Unattainable Story
- 2015 - Stealing Cars
- 2000 - Intern
- 1999 - Big Helium Dog
- 1998 - The Reunion
- 1998 - Went to Coney Island on a Mission from God... Be Back by Five
Television
edit- 2023 - I'm a Virgo
- 2021-2023 - Harlem
- 2019-2021 - First Wives Club
- 2019-2020 - The L Word: Generation Q
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Result | Award | Category | Work | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Nominated | Black Reel Awards | Outstanding Costume Design | Sorry to Bother You | [10] |
| 2024 | Nominated | NAACP Image Awards | Costume Design, Make-up and Hairstyling | I'm a Virgo | [11] |
References
edit- ^ ""Harlem" Costume Designer Deirdra Elizabeth Govan on Season Two's Evolving Looks". motionpictures.org. Retrieved 2023-08-20.
- ^ a b "SPOTLIGHT April 2023: Deirdra Elizabeth Govan, Costume Designer, IATSE Activist". awfj.org. Retrieved 2023-08-20.
- ^ "How 'Devotion' Costume Designer Deirdra Govan Paid Loving Tribute to Men in Uniform and the Love Story of Jesse and Daisy Brown". awardsdaily.com. Retrieved 2023-08-20.
- ^ "Deirdra Govan ('Devotion' costume designer) on building historic U.S. Navy flight suits and reimagining Elizabeth Taylor". goldderby.com. Retrieved 2023-08-20.
- ^ "The Story Behind Sorry to Bother You's Technicolor Costumes". vulture.com. Retrieved 2023-08-20.
- ^ "Sorry to Bother You's Costume Designer on Dressing Tessa Thompson". thecut.com. Retrieved 2023-08-20.
- ^ "Generation Q Costume Designer Deirdra Govan on Finley's Cut-Offs, Going Braless, The Joy of Jumpsuits and So Much More". autostraddle.com. Retrieved 2023-08-20.
- ^ "Local USA 829 Vice President Deirdra Govan Presents Testimony to Support and Increase the Empire State Film Production Tax Credit". usa829.org. Retrieved 2023-08-20.
- ^ "The Academy Invites 398 New Members for 2023: See the Full List". aframe.oscars.org. Retrieved 2023-08-20.
- ^ "Black Reel Awards - Past Winners & Nominees". blackreelawards.com. Retrieved 2023-08-20.
- ^ "55th NAACP Image Awards". bet.com. Retrieved 2023-08-20.
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