Irish Oscar Nomination For Consolata Boyle

Irish costume designer Consolata Boyle has been nominated for an Academy Award for her work on 'The Queen', directed by Stephen Frears.
Boyle has already received a BAFTA nomination for this film which stars Helen Mirren.
Boyle began her career on Irish films such as 'December Bride' and 'Into the West' and has since worked on major features including 'Angelas Ashes', Conor McPherson’s film 'The Actors' and the emmy-winning series for 'Showtime The Lion in Winter'.
The Queen has been nominated for six Oscars altogether including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actress for Helen Mirren.
Irish born actor Peter O’Toole has also been nominated for an Oscar for his role in 'Venus' directed by Roger Michell. O’Toole has previously been nominated for seven academy awards but has never won. He was awarded with a special Oscar for lifetime achievement in 2003.
Production designer Nathan Crowley, has also been nominated for his work on 'The Prestige' starring Christian Bale and Hugh Jackman. Crowley began his career in Irish films such as 'The Tale of Sweetie Barrett' starring Brendan Gleeson and 'Falling for a Dancer' starring Liam Cunningham and Colin Farrell.
He worked closely with Irish director John Moore on a number of commercials and then on 'Behind Enemy Lines' directed by Moore. He has since gone on to work on US features 'Insomnia', 'Veronica Guerin' and 'Batman Begins'.
The Academy Awards take place on February 25 at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles.
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