Lauded Australian costume designer Terry Ryan has died.
Back to Crawford Productions, a Facebook group dedicated to preserving the memory of the iconic Australian television production house, shared the news of Terry’s passing last week.
‘Sad to report the passing last Monday of ex Crawford Costume Designer Terry Ryan,’ the post read.
‘Though there are no details of Terry’s death at this stage, if we hear anything we will certainly pass any news on.’
The post was augmented with two photos of Terry, one showing him sharing a light-hearted moment with Crawford’s wardrobe supervisor Gardi Seymour.
News of the multiple award-winning designer’s death was met with a raft of tributes from colleagues and fans.
Lauded Australian costume designer Terry Ryan has died
His talents were utilised in a raft of Australian big and small screen fare, such as the WWII mini-series The Cowra Breakout and the Peter Weir-directed, Mel Gibson led film The Year Of Living Dangerously. Terry is pictured with Crawford’s wardrobe supervisor Gardi Seymour
One follower replied to the sad news, remembering Terry as being ‘full of life’.
‘So sorry to hear this. Terry was one of a kind, full of life, a wonderful dry wit,’ they wrote.
Another chimed in with a similar: ‘Awww, Terry. Hadn’t seen you for several years but so sad to hear this.’
A third summed up the sentiment with: ‘That’s so sad… very fond memories.’
Terry enjoyed quite the long and storied career both in Australia and abroad.
His first big screen film credit was on the 1980 fantasy horror Harlequin, starring David Hemmings and Gus Mercurio.
His talents were also utilised in a raft of Australian big and small screen fare such as the WWII mini-series The Cowra Breakout and the Peter Weir-directed, Mel Gibson led film, The Year Of Living Dangerously.
He also worked on the iconic 1981 Mel Gibson film, Gallipoli, for which he nabbed an Australian Film Institute award nomination.
He also worked on the iconic 1981 Mel Gibson film, Gallipoli, for which he nabbed an Australian Film Institute award nomination
Terry was also nominated for a Best Achievement in Costume Design AFI award for his work on the 1994 Toni Collette hit, Muriel’s Wedding
He also provided the looks for Peter Jackson’s King Kong remake, which starred Jack Black, Cate Blanchett and Adrien Brody
Terry was eventually nominated for an AFI award ten times, winning an impressive six.
Most notably, Terry was nominated for Best Achievement in Costume Design for his work on the 1994 Toni Collette hit Muriel’s Wedding.
Terry’s work was recognised globally as well, with the talented Aussie nabbing a Primetime Emmy nomination for his work on the sci-fi series Farscape.
He also provided the looks for Peter Jackson’s King Kong remake, which starred Jack Black, Cate Blanchett and Adrien Brody.
His work on King Kong earned Terry several best costume nominations, including one at the 2006 Saturn Awards.
Throughout his career, Terry worked on a formidable 50 productions as a costume designer.
According to IMDB, Terry’s last big screen credit was on the 2015 Roland Joffe-directed action-romance, The Lovers.
While best known for his word as a costume designer, Terry also provided the voice of Derryn the Dopey dog in the ’90s ABC kids show, The Ferals.
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