Akron native Paul Tazewell, nominated for an Academy Award for his costume design work for the blockbuster film "Wicked," won his first Oscar Sunday in his second nomination in the category.

Paul Tazewell made history at the 97th Academy Awards when he won Best Costume Design for his work on “Wicked.” Already celebrated for his Tony-winning designs on “Hamilton,” Tazewell ...

Paul Tazewell became the first Black man to win the Oscar for Best Costume Design at the 97th Academy Awards. He has previously won an Emmy for 'The Wiz Live' and a Tony for 'Hamilton,' and ...

But to realize now that it’s actually me.” Before the Oscars, Tazewell won awards at BAFTA, Critics Choice and Costume Designers Guild awards. He’s the second Black person to in the category ...

Akron native Paul Tazewell, nominated for an Academy Award for his costume design work for the blockbuster film "Wicked," won his first Oscar Sunday in his second nomination in the category. He became ...

Paul Tazewell has made history at the 2025 Academy Awards. The costume designer who is responsible for the wardrobe for Wicked has won the Oscar for Best Costume Design. Tazwell is the first Black ...