Van Smith

American costume designer for film (1945–2006)

PersonDied aged 61humanQ7913665

Also known as Walter Avant Smith Jr. · Walter Avant, Jr. Smith

Born: August 17, 1945
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1.Stated in RKDartistsRetrieved 2017-08-23
2.Stated in filmportal.deRetrieved 2017-10-09
3.Stated in Catalog of the German National LibraryRetrieved 2020-05-30
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Died: December 5, 2006
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1.nytimes.com/2006/12/09/arts/09smith.html
2.Stated in RKDartistsRetrieved 2017-10-09
3.Stated in filmportal.deRetrieved 2017-10-09
4.Stated in Catalog of the German National LibraryRetrieved 2020-05-30
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Birthplace: Marianna
Place of death: Marianna
Citizenship: United States
Occupation: make-up artist
, costume designer

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Walter Avant "Van" Smith, Jr. was an American costume designer and make-up artist. He worked primarily in the films of John Waters, designing the costumes and make-up for every John Waters film from 1972 to 2004. Because of his work with Waters, he is considered one of the Dreamlanders, Waters' ensemble of regular cast and crew members.

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Sex or gender: male
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1.Stated in RKDartistsRetrieved 2017-08-27
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Cause of death: myocardial infarction
Family name: Smith
Given name: Van
Manner of death: natural causes

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