About John B. Goodman
Lived 1901 – 1991 (aged 89). John B. Goodman was an American scenographer and art director.
John B. Goodman (August 15, 1901 – June 30, 1991) was an American art director. He won an Oscar and was nominated for three more in the category Best Art Direction. He worked on 208 films between 1934 and 1968, including It's a Gift starring W. C. Fields. Goodman was a known bibliophile as well, with particular interests in American maritime history, early sailing ships, the American West, California, and the Gold Rush. These personal interests complemented his professional work, enabling Goodman to craft historically accurate sets.
Selected filmography Goodman won an Academy Award for Best Art Direction and was nominated for three more: If I Were King (1938 - nominated) The Spoilers (1942 - nominated) Phantom of the Opera (1943 - won) The Climax (1944 - nominated)
Other films The Impostor (1944)
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Who was John B. Goodman?
art director (1901-1991)
When was John B. Goodman born?
John B. Goodman was born on 15 August 1901 in Denver.
When did John B. Goodman die?
John B. Goodman died on 30 June 1991 in Los Angeles.
What was John B. Goodman's occupation?
John B. Goodman was a scenographer and art director.
What nationality was John B. Goodman?
John B. Goodman was American.
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· DBpedia: John B. Goodman (art director)
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