Theadora Van Runkle was born on March 27, 1928 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. She was a costume designer, known for Bonnie and Clyde (1967), Peggy Sue Got Married (1986) and The Godfather Part II (1974). She was married to Bruce McBroom and Robert Van Runkle. She died on November 4, 2011 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Started out as an illustrator for store adverisments and catalogues.
She then worked as a sketch artist for other designers. Her artwork is
highly treasured by collectors.
Her father, Courtney Schweppe, was a member of the Schweppes family, known for their ownership of the company that produced Schweppes Ginger Ale, Seltzer Water, and other carbonated drinks.