Don Loper
Film costumer designer
1906 – 1972
Who was Don Loper?
Don Loper was an American costume and necktie designer, as well as a screenwriter, choreographer, associate producer, actor, and assistant to MGM musicals producer Arthur Freed. He began his career as a dancer and was teamed with Ginger Rogers in the film "Lady in the Dark."
Loper is also known for introducing Judy Garland to her future husband, director Vincente Minnelli.
Loper's work, some of which were designed for stars like Ella Fitzgerald and Lucille Ball are featured in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and the California African American Museum. He played himself in an episode of I Love Lucy titled "The Fashion Show" in 1955.
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- Born
- Apr 29, 1906
Toledo - Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Died
- Nov 22, 1972
Santa Monica
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on July 23, 2013
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