Adele Balkan Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

Adele Balkan was an American costume designer born on August 27, 1907, who worked for 40 years during Hollywood's Golden Age. She started as a sketch artist on 'Cleopatra' and collaborated with prominent designers like Edith Head and Travis Banton. Her notable films include 'Mighty Joe Young' and 'The Fly.' Balkan emphasized the importance of exaggerated costume sketches to excite producers and stars. She shared insights about the relationship between designers and sketch artists, underscoring the collaborative nature of her work, which contributed significantly to the visual storytelling in cinema.

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Meaning of the name - Adele

noble, nobility

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August 27, 1907 Facts

Generation Group

Adele Balkan belongs to the GI Generation group.

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Place of Birth: Berkeley

Occupation: costume designer

Employers: Paramount | Universal Studios | RKO | 20th Century Fox

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Astrology Analysis

Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.