About Al Roelofs
Lived 1906 – 1990 (aged 83). Al Roelofs was an American and Dutch art director and production designer.
Alexander Y. "Al" Roelofs (27 October 1906 – 2 July 1990) was a Dutch-born American art director. He was nominated for an Academy Award in the category Best Art Direction for the film The Island at the Top of the World.
Roelofs was born "Alexander IJsbrand Roelofs" in Rotterdam to Paul Roelofs and Catharina de Breij.
Selected filmography The Island at the Top of the World (1974) Escape to Witch Mountain (1975)
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Who was Al Roelofs?
art director (1906-1990)
When was Al Roelofs born?
Al Roelofs was born on 27 October 1906 in Netherlands.
When did Al Roelofs die?
Al Roelofs died on 2 July 1990 in Los Angeles.
What was Al Roelofs's occupation?
Al Roelofs was an art director and production designer.
What nationality was Al Roelofs?
Al Roelofs was American and Dutch.
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