Paul Tazewell
Costume & Make-UpAbout Paul Tazewell
Paul Tazewell is an American costume designer for the theatre, dance, and opera and television. After training at New York University Tisch School of the Arts he started his career on Broadway. He went on to win a Tony Award and a Emmy Award as well as a nomination for an Academy Award. Tazewell made his Broadway debut as a costume designer with Bring in 'Da Noise, Bring in 'Da Funk in 1996. He went on to receive the Tony Award for Best Costume Design of a Musical for Lin-Manuel Miranda's Hamilton (2016). His other Tony-nominated works include The Color Purple (2006), In the Heights (2008), Memphis (2010), A Streetcar Named Desire (2012), Ain't Too Proud (2019), MJ (2022), and Suffs (2024). He is also the first African American male costume designer to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Costume Design, for his work on Steven Spielberg's 2021 film version of West Side Story. He received a Primetime Emmy Award for his work on The Wiz Live! (2016). Description above from the Wikipedia article Paul Tazewell, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Paul Tazewell reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 3 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Documentary
The majority of Paul Tazewell's filmography leans towards the Documentary genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 67% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Paul Tazewell remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Making Wicked, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Paul Tazewell Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Paul Tazewell's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Paul Tazewell.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Reclaim the Flag | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | Making Wicked | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Defying Gravity: The Curtain Rises on Wicked | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
Paul Tazewell - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Paul Tazewell?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Paul Tazewell is "Making Wicked" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Paul Tazewell acted in?
Paul Tazewell has been featured in at least 3 major films throughout their career.