About George R. Nelson
Lived 1927 – 1992 (aged 65). George R. Nelson was an American set decorator and production designer.
George R. Nelson (May 22, 1927 – August 25, 1992) was an American set decorator. He won an Academy Award and was nominated for three more in the category Best Art Direction.
Selected filmography Nelson won an Academy Award for Best Art Direction and was nominated for three more: Won The Godfather Part II (1974) Nominated The Brink's Job (1978) Apocalypse Now (1979) The Right Stuff (1983)
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Who was George R. Nelson?
set decorator (1927-1992)
When was George R. Nelson born?
George R. Nelson was born on 22 May 1927 in Washington, D.C..
When did George R. Nelson die?
George R. Nelson died on 25 August 1992 in Los Angeles.
What was George R. Nelson's occupation?
George R. Nelson was a set decorator and production designer.
What nationality was George R. Nelson?
George R. Nelson was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George R. Nelson. https://biography.guide/george-r-nelson/
MLA: "George R. Nelson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-r-nelson/.
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