About Fred M. MacLean
Lived 1898 – 1976 (aged 77). Fred M. MacLean was an American scenographer, production designer and set decorator.
Fred Merrill MacLean (July 9, 1898 in North Dakota, USA – June 3, 1976 in Los Angeles, California, USA) was an American set decorator, mostly known for Key Largo, The Big Sleep (1946) and White Heat (1949). He was nominated for three Academy Awards in the category Best Art Direction. He worked on 60 films between 1941 and 1965. He was married to Margaret MacLean, and they had four children together: Martin MacLean, Audrey MacLean, Gregory MacLean and Joan MacLean.
Selected filmography MacLean was nominated for three Academy Awards for Best Art Direction: Sergeant York (1941) The Adventures of Mark Twain (1944) The Greatest Story Ever Told (1965)
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Who was Fred M. MacLean?
set decorator (1898-1976)
When was Fred M. MacLean born?
Fred M. MacLean was born on 9 July 1898 in North Dakota.
When did Fred M. MacLean die?
Fred M. MacLean died on 3 June 1976 in Los Angeles.
What was Fred M. MacLean's occupation?
Fred M. MacLean was a scenographer, production designer and set decorator.
What nationality was Fred M. MacLean?
Fred M. MacLean was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Fred M. MacLean. https://biography.guide/fred-m-maclean/
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