About Frank R. McKelvy
Lived 1914 – 1980 (aged 66). Frank R. McKelvy was an American scenographer, production designer and set decorator.
Frank R. McKelvy (January 24, 1914 – February 18, 1980) was an American set decorator. He was nominated for seven Academy Awards in the category Best Art Direction. He worked on nearly 70 different films and TV shows from 1947 to 1979.
Selected filmography McKelvy was nominated for seven Academy Awards for Best Art Direction: The Hindenburg (1975) Earthquake (1974) They Shoot Horses, Don't They? (1969) The Pigeon That Took Rome (1962) North by Northwest (1959) Vertigo (1958) The Proud and Profane (1956)
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Who was Frank R. McKelvy?
set decorator (1914-1980)
When was Frank R. McKelvy born?
Frank R. McKelvy was born on 24 January 1914 in Pennsylvania.
When did Frank R. McKelvy die?
Frank R. McKelvy died on 18 February 1980 in Los Angeles.
What was Frank R. McKelvy's occupation?
Frank R. McKelvy was a scenographer, production designer and set decorator.
What nationality was Frank R. McKelvy?
Frank R. McKelvy was American.
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