About Barbara Ling
Lived 1952 – 2026 (aged 73). Barbara Ling was an American lighting designer and production designer.
Barbara Ling (August 1952 – July 9, 2026) was an American production designer. In 2020, she and set decorator Nancy Haigh won the Academy Award for Best Production Design for their work on Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.
Life and career Ling was born in August 1952. Ling died of cancer on July 9, 2026, at the age of 73. She was survived by her wife and two sons.
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Who was Barbara Ling?
American production designer (1952–2026)
When was Barbara Ling born?
Barbara Ling was born on 4 August 1952 in Los Angeles.
When did Barbara Ling die?
Barbara Ling died on 9 July 2026 in Santa Barbara.
What was Barbara Ling's occupation?
Barbara Ling was a lighting designer and production designer.
What nationality was Barbara Ling?
Barbara Ling was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Barbara Ling. https://biography.guide/barbara-ling/
MLA: "Barbara Ling." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/barbara-ling/.
Chicago: "Barbara Ling." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/barbara-ling/.
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