Walter Plunkett - Actor Profile

Walter Plunkett

Costume & Make-Up
Updated: Apr 10, 2026
1Total Films
0.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 4, 1902
Birth Place: Oakland, California, USA

About Walter Plunkett

Walter Plunkett (June 5, 1902 – March 8, 1982) was a prolific costume designer who worked on more than 150 projects throughout his career in the Hollywood film industry. Plunkett's first credited work as a costume designer was the 1927 film Hard-Boiled Haggerty. At RKO, he developed a huge costume and wardrobe department that became a major studio asset. Given free rein, he set about creating costumes that rivaled the work of his contemporaries, such as Travis Banton and Adrian. Plunkett's best-known work is featured in two films, Gone with the Wind (1939) and Singin' in the Rain (1952), in which he lampooned his initial style of the Roaring Twenties. In 1951, Plunkett shared an Oscar with Orry-Kelly and Irene Sharaff for An American in Paris.

Walter Plunkett Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Walter Plunkett reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 1 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Walter Plunkett's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 0% of Walter Plunkett's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Van Gogh: Darkness into Light, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Walter Plunkett Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Walter Plunkett's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Walter Plunkett has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1957 Van Gogh: Darkness into Light Self Flop Similar →

Walter Plunkett - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Walter Plunkett?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Walter Plunkett is "Van Gogh: Darkness into Light" with a rating of 0.0/10.

How many movies has Walter Plunkett acted in?

Walter Plunkett has been featured in at least 1 major films throughout their career.

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