About Henry Grace
Lived 1907 – 1983 (aged 76). Henry Grace was an American scenographer, film actor and set decorator.
Henry Wooten Grace (March 20, 1907 – September 16, 1983) was an American set decorator. He won an Oscar and was nominated for twelve more in the category Best Art Direction. As an actor, he had a role as General Dwight D. Eisenhower, whom he strongly resembled, in the film The Longest Day.
Selected filmography Grace won an Academy Award for Best Art Direction and was nominated for twelve more:
Won Gigi (1958)
Nominated Blackboard Jungle (1955) North by Northwest (1959) Cimarron (1960) The Longest Day (1962) The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm (1962) Mutiny on the Bounty (1962) Twilight of Honor (1963) The Americanization of Emily (1964) Mister Buddwing (1966)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Henry Grace?
set decorator (1907-1983)
When was Henry Grace born?
Henry Grace was born on 20 March 1907 in East Bakersfield.
When did Henry Grace die?
Henry Grace died on 16 September 1983 in Los Angeles.
What was Henry Grace's occupation?
Henry Grace was a scenographer, film actor and set decorator.
What nationality was Henry Grace?
Henry Grace was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Henry Grace. https://biography.guide/henry-grace-scenographer/
MLA: "Henry Grace." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/henry-grace-scenographer/.
Chicago: "Henry Grace." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/henry-grace-scenographer/.
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