Piero Gherardi
Film costumer designer
1909 – 1971
Who was Piero Gherardi?
Piero Gherardi was the Costume and Set Designer of Federico Fellini's La Dolce Vita and 8½ for which he won two Oscars.
Born in Poppi, Tuscany, Piero Gherardi began his artistic collaboration with Fellini during the 1953 production of I vitelloni. The director recognized his talent for scouting locations and extras and his deep knowledge of the region of Lazio. Gherardi soon proved his skills in set design by building Cabiria's shack in Fellini's Le notti di Cabiria.
Before his death in Rome in 1971, Gherardi had mastered numerous roles as Costume Designer, Production Designer, Art Director, and Set Decorator.
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- Born
- Nov 20, 1909
Poppi - Also known as
- Pietro Gherardi
- P. Gherardi
- Nationality
- Italy
- Kingdom of Italy
- Profession
- Died
- Jun 8, 1971
Rome
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on July 23, 2013
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