About Howard Bristol
Lived 1902 – 1971 (aged 68). Howard Bristol was an American scenographer and set decorator.
Howard Bristol (August 14, 1902 – February 11, 1971) was an American set decorator. He was nominated for nine Academy Awards in the category Best Art Direction. He worked on 56 films between 1936 and 1968.
Selected filmography Bristol was nominated for nine Academy Awards for Best Art Direction:
Star! (1968) Thoroughly Modern Millie (1967) Flower Drum Song (1961) Guys and Dolls (1955) Hans Christian Andersen (1952) The Princess and the Pirate (1944) The North Star (1943) The Pride of the Yankees (1942) The Little Foxes (1941)
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Who was Howard Bristol?
set decorator (1902-1971)
When was Howard Bristol born?
Howard Bristol was born on 14 August 1902 in Iowa.
When did Howard Bristol die?
Howard Bristol died on 11 February 1971 in Santa Barbara.
What was Howard Bristol's occupation?
Howard Bristol was a scenographer and set decorator.
What nationality was Howard Bristol?
Howard Bristol was American.
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