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Sonia Rykiel(1930-2016)

  • Actress
  • Costume Designer
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Sonia Rykiel was born on 25 May 1930 in Paris, France. She was an actress and costume designer, known for Ready to Wear (1994), Riches, belles, etc. (1998) and The Games of Countess Dolingen (1981). She was married to Samuel Rykiel. She died on 25 August 2016 in Paris, France.
BornMay 25, 1930
DiedAugust 25, 2016(86)
BornMay 25, 1930
DiedAugust 25, 2016(86)
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    • 1 win total

Known for

Helena Christensen in Ready to Wear (1994)
Ready to Wear
5.2
  • Sonia Rykiel - Designer Featured with Her Collection
  • 1994
Riches, belles, etc. (1998)
Riches, belles, etc.
5.6
  • Hortense
  • 1998
Carol Kane in The Games of Countess Dolingen (1981)
The Games of Countess Dolingen
6.0
  • Costume Designer
  • 1981
Jeanne m'a dit
Short
  • Actress
  • 1978

Credits

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Actress

  • Riches, belles, etc. (1998)
    Riches, belles, etc.
    5.6
    • Hortense
    • 1998
  • Helena Christensen in Ready to Wear (1994)
    Ready to Wear
    5.2
    • Sonia Rykiel - Designer Featured with Her Collection
    • 1994
  • Jeanne m'a dit
    Short
    • 1978

Costume Designer

  • Carol Kane in The Games of Countess Dolingen (1981)
    The Games of Countess Dolingen
    6.0
    • Costume Designer
    • 1981

Personal details

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    • Company site
    • France's gov. (french)
  • Alternative name
    • Madame Sonia Rykiel
  • Born
    • May 25, 1930
    • Paris, France
  • Died
    • August 25, 2016
    • Paris, France(Parkinson's disease)
  • Spouse
    • Samuel Rykiel1953 - 1968 (divorced, 2 children)
  • Other works
    featured in the pictorial essay "Mothers and Sons: In Their Own Words" by Mariana Cook. Book (1996)
  • Publicity listings
    • 3 Articles
    • 1 Pictorial

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  • Trivia
    Mother of composer Jean-Philippe Rykiel..

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