About John Bonar
Lived 1886 – 1963 (aged 76). John Bonar was an American set decorator and production designer.
John Bonar (July 10, 1886 – March 28, 1963) was an American set decorator, who was born somewhere in the Balkans. He was nominated for an Academy Award in the category Best Art Direction for the film The Picture of Dorian Gray.
Selected filmography The Picture of Dorian Gray (1945)
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Who was John Bonar?
American set decorator (1886-1963)
When was John Bonar born?
John Bonar was born on 10 July 1886 in Yugoslavia.
When did John Bonar die?
John Bonar died on 28 March 1963.
What was John Bonar's occupation?
John Bonar was a set decorator and production designer.
What nationality was John Bonar?
John Bonar was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Bonar (set decorator)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Bonar. https://biography.guide/john-bonar-set-decorator/
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