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George Corrin

1922 – 2015

American designer

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About George Corrin

Lived 1922 – 2015 (aged 92). George Corrin was an American theatre designer and graphic designer.

George Corrin (1922–2015) was an American scenic and graphic designer, known for creating the sets for presidential debates between Richard Nixon and John F. Kennedy.

Early life and education Corrin was born in Long Branch, New Jersey and first started designing sets in the 1940s. His first set was for the Studio Players of Essex County, New Jersey in 1942.

Corrin served for three years during World War II.

Corrin went on to receive an MFA from the Yale University School of Drama.

Career Corrin designed sets for theater and television. He also designed sets for shows including Voice of Firestone, Paul Whiteman Show, The Nurses, and Peter Jennings With The News. He was art director for the 1979 film, The Hitter. Corrin also managed restoration of the Shubert Theater in 1989.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Theatre designer, graphic designer
Nationality
Education
East Orange High School, Carnegie Mellon University, Yale University
Employers
ABC Signature
Also known as
George Corrin, Jr.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was George Corrin?

American designer

When was George Corrin born?

George Corrin was born on 9 September 1922 in Long Branch.

When did George Corrin die?

George Corrin died on 28 April 2015 in New York City.

What was George Corrin's occupation?

George Corrin was a theatre designer and graphic designer.

What nationality was George Corrin?

George Corrin was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George Corrin

· Wikidata: Q75892996

· DBpedia: George Corrin

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