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The basics
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American set decorator
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Male
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Birth:
12 June 1901(Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA)
Death:
27 November 1986(San Diego, San Diego County, California, USA)
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The details
Biography
Introduction
Robert Priestley (June 12, 1901 – November 27, 1986) was an American set decorator. He won two Academy Awards and was nominated for another in the category Best Art Direction.
Selected filmography
Priestley won two Academy Awards for Best Art Direction and was nominated for another:
- Won
- Picnic (1955)
- Sayonara (1957)
- Nominated
- Marty (1955)