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James L. Berkey

1930 – 1982

Set decorator

Set decoratorTheatre designer

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About James L. Berkey

Lived 1930 – 1982 (aged 52). James L. Berkey was an American set decorator and theatre designer.

James Lysander Berkey (April 10, 1930 – July 3, 1982) was an American set decorator. He was nominated for an Academy Award in the category Best Art Direction for the film Heaven's Gate.

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Important facts

Born

10 April 1930

Birth century

20th century

Died

3 July 1982

Occupation

Set decorator, theatre designer

Nationality

United States

Also known as

James Lysander Berkey, Jim Berkey

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped James L. Berkey's

Edwin Howard Armstrong

1890 – 1954

Electrical engineer

Johannes van der Corput

Frequently asked questions

Who was James L. Berkey?

set decorator

When was James L. Berkey born?

James L. Berkey was born on 10 April 1930.

When did James L. Berkey die?

James L. Berkey died on 3 July 1982.

What was James L. Berkey's occupation?

James L. Berkey was a set decorator and theatre designer.

What nationality was James L. Berkey?

James L. Berkey was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: James L. Berkey

· Wikidata: Q16009903

· DBpedia: James L. Berkey

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