Denise Cronenberg facts for kids

Denise Cronenberg (born October 1, 1938 – died May 22, 2020) was a talented Canadian costume designer. She was known for creating the clothes and outfits characters wore in many movies.

Who Was Denise Cronenberg?

Denise Cronenberg was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She grew up with a passion for design. Her work helped bring movie characters to life on screen.

Her Family and Early Life

Denise came from a family of creative people. Her brother was the famous film director David Cronenberg. Her son, Aaron Woodley, also became a filmmaker. This meant creativity was a big part of her family's life.

Designing for Movies

Denise worked on many exciting films. She designed costumes for movies like Dawn of the Dead (2004) and The Incredible Hulk (2008). Her job was to make sure the costumes fit the story and the characters perfectly.

Working with Her Brother

Denise often worked with her brother, David Cronenberg. They teamed up on several projects. One special project was The Fly. This was an opera in 2008. It was based on a movie from 1986 that her brother directed.

Movies She Designed For

Here are some of the films Denise Cronenberg designed costumes for:

• The Fly (1986)
• Dead Ringers (1988)
• The Long Road Home (1989)
• The Guardian (1990)
• Naked Lunch (1991)
• M. Butterfly (1993)
• Moonlight and Valentino (1995)
• Crash (1996)
• Murder at 1600 (1997)
• Mad City (1997) (she designed Alan Alda's wardrobe)
• A Cool, Dry Place (1998)
• The Wager (1998) (she was also an executive producer)
• eXistenZ (1999)
• The Third Miracle (1999)
• Bless the Child (2000)
• Dracula 2000 (2000)
• Camera (2000)
• The Caveman's Valentine (2002)
• Spider (2002)
• Avenging Angelo (2002)
• Rhinoceros Eyes (2003)
• Dawn of the Dead (2004)
• A History of Violence (2005)
• Shoot 'Em Up (2007)
• The Fly (2008), an opera by Howard Shore
• Resident Evil: Afterlife (2010)

Her Legacy

Denise Cronenberg passed away on May 22, 2020. She was 81 years old. She died in Burlington, Ontario. Her work as a costume designer left a big mark on the world of film.