Yves Saint Laurent
- Known For
- Costume & Make-Up
- Born
- August 1, 1936 in Oran, Algérie
- Died
- June 1, 2008
- Active Years
- 1961–2026 (66 Years)
- Total Credits
- 45 credits in database
Biography
Yves Henri Donat Mathieu Saint-Laurent, professionally known as Yves Saint-Laurent, was a French fashion designer born on August 1, 1936, in Oran, Algérie. He passed away on June 1, 2008, at the age of seventy-one. In 1961, he founded his eponymous fashion label. He is regarded as being among the foremost fashion designers in the twentieth century. Within the scope of his career, he is known for his work in costume and makeup, accumulating forty-five known credits. His professional legacy also intersects with later industry figures, as seen when French actor and model Paul Hamy worked with Hedi Slimane for Yves Saint Laurent.
Career overview
Yves Henri Donat Mathieu Saint Laurent, professionally known as Yves Saint Laurent, was a French fashion designer born on August 1, 1936, in Oran, Algérie, and passed away on June 1, 2008, at the age of seventy-one. In 1961, he founded his eponymous fashion label. He is regarded as being among the foremost fashion designers in the twentieth century. His professional contributions are recognized in the film and television industry under costume and makeup credits, with a total of forty-five known credits listed in these areas.
The influence of his fashion house extended to other creative professionals within the industry. For example, French actor and model Paul Hamy worked with Hedi Slimane for Yves Saint Laurent after turning to cinema in 2013, following an early career as a model that began after he was spotted at the age of sixteen by fashion photographer Paolo Roversi and worked for Elite Model Management.
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Full Filmography
45 titles- The Prince and the Kaiser – Yves Saint Laurent and Karl Lagerfeld (2026) as Self (archive footage)
- Karl Lagerfeld : Révélation (2024) as Self (archive footage)
- The Super Models (2023) as Self (archive footage)
- The Mysterious Mr. Lagerfeld (2023) as Self (archive footage)
- Deneuve, la reine Catherine (2022) as Self (archive footage)
- Notre-Dame de Paris (Opéra Bastille) (2021) Costume Designer
- Helmut Newton: The Bad and the Beautiful (2020) as Self (archive footage)
- Antonio Lopez 1970: Sex Fashion & Disco (2018) as Self (archive footage)
- Celebration (2018) as Self
- The Perfect Day (2018) as Self
- The Drawings of Yves Saint Laurent (2017) as himself
- Les dessins d'Yves Saint Laurent (2017) as Yves Saint Laurent
- Andy Warhol, Fluorescent (2016) as (archive footage)
- Fashion Scandals (2016) as self
- La Scala Ballet: Notre-Dame de Paris (2013) Costume Designer
- Yves Saint Laurent, le dernier défilé (2013) as Himself
- Fashion ! (2012) as Self (archive footage)
- L'Amour Fou (2010) as Self (archive footage)
- Catherine Deneuve, belle et bien là (2010) as Self (archive footage)
- Yves Saint Laurent: 5 Avenue Marceau 75116 Paris (2002) as Himself
- Yves Saint Laurent: His Life and Times (2002) as Self
- La Machine Mode (1994) as Self
- Yves Saint Laurent, tout terriblement (1994) as himself
- The Look (1992) as Self
- Betty (1992) Costume Designer
- Subway (1985) Costume Design
- Providence (1977) Costume Design
- The Romantic Englishwoman (1975) Costume Designer
- Conversation Piece (1974) Costume Design
- Stavisky... (1974) Costume Design
- The Inheritor (1973) Costume Designer
- Woman is Sweeter (1973)
- Un Flic (1972) Costume Designer
- Liza (1972) Costume Design
- Mississippi Mermaid (1969) Costume Designer
- Heartbeat (1968) Costume Design
- Belle de Jour (1967) Costume Design
- Live for Life (1967) Costume Design
- Arabesque (1966) Costume Design
- Moment to Moment (1966) Costume Designer
- A Very Special Favor (1965) Wardrobe Master
- The Pink Panther (1963) Costume Design
- Le Business et la Mode (1962)
- Black Tights (1961) Costume Design
- Yves Saint Laurent: The Last Collections as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Yves Saint Laurent best known for?
Yves Saint Laurent is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Labyrinth (1976), The Super Models (2023), Helmut Newton: The Bad and the Beautiful (2020), Subway (1985).
When and where was Yves Saint Laurent born?
Yves Saint Laurent was born on August 1, 1936 in Oran, Algérie. They passed away on June 1, 2008.
How many credits does Yves Saint Laurent have?
Yves Saint Laurent has accumulated over 45 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1961 to 2026.
What is Yves Saint Laurent's background in cinema and television?
Yves Henri Donat Mathieu Saint-Laurent, professionally known as Yves Saint-Laurent, was a French fashion designer born on August 1, 1936, in Oran, Algérie. He passed away on June 1, 2008, at the age of seventy-one. In 1961, he founded his eponymous fashion label. He is regarded as being among the foremost fashion desig...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Super Models (2023) as Self (archive footage) — aged about 86
- Helmut Newton: The Bad and the Beautiful (2020) as Self (archive footage) — aged about 83
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