Albert Wolsky, ‘All That Jazz,’ ‘Bugsy’ and ‘Grease’ Costume Designer, Dies at 95
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- Albert Wolsky died on May 23, 2026 in Los Angeles at age 95.
- Albert Wolsky won two Academy Awards for costume design — for “All That Jazz” (1980) and “Bugsy” (1992) — and earned seven nominations overall.
- Albert Wolsky created the iconic 1950s wardrobe for “Grease,” sourcing authentic vintage pieces such as Olivia Newton‑John’s black pants and leather jacket; one pair fetched $162,000 at a 2019 charity auction.
- Albert Wolsky’s five‑decade career began in the 1960s with Broadway’s “Camelot” and spanned films like “Sophie’s Choice,” “You’ve Got Mail,” and “Amsterdam,” his final credit.
- Albert Wolsky was born on November 24, 1930 in Paris and studied at City College of New York before entering costume design.
Why it matters: The film and theater worlds lose a pioneering designer whose iconic 1950s looks and Oscar‑winning work shaped visual storytelling, while his vintage pieces continue to fetch high prices for charitable causes.
