About Darrell Silvera
Lived 1900 – 1983 (aged 82). Darrell Silvera was an American scenographer and set decorator.
Darrell Silvera (December 18, 1900 – July 22, 1983) was an American set decorator. He was nominated for seven Academy Awards in the category Best Art Direction. He worked on 356 films between 1934 and 1978.
Selected filmography Silvera was nominated for seven Academy Awards for Best Art Direction:
Citizen Kane (1941) The Devil and Daniel Webster (1941) The Magnificent Ambersons (1942) Flight for Freedom (1943) Step Lively (1944) Experiment Perilous (1944) The Man with the Golden Arm (1955) The Molly Maguires (1970)
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Who was Darrell Silvera?
set decorator (1900-1983)
When was Darrell Silvera born?
Darrell Silvera was born on 18 December 1900 in Saint Andrew Parish.
When did Darrell Silvera die?
Darrell Silvera died on 22 July 1983 in San Diego.
What was Darrell Silvera's occupation?
Darrell Silvera was a scenographer and set decorator.
What nationality was Darrell Silvera?
Darrell Silvera was American.
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