About John Meehan
Lived 1902 – 1963 (aged 60). John Meehan was an American scenographer, architect, screenwriter and production designer.
John Meehan (June 13, 1902 – May 15, 1963) was an American art director and production designer.
He was born in Tehachapi, California and attended the University of Southern California. Meehan won three Academy Awards for his art direction: William Wyler's The Heiress (1949), Billy Wilder's Sunset Boulevard (1950) and Richard Fleischer's 1954 adaptation of the Jules Verne classic for Walt Disney, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. He also worked on rightThe Strange Love of Martha Ivers (1946), Golden Earrings (1947), Samson and Delilah (1949), Salome (1953) and It Should Happen to You (1956).
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Who was John Meehan?
American art director (1902-1963)
When was John Meehan born?
John Meehan was born on 13 June 1902 in Tehachapi.
When did John Meehan die?
John Meehan died on 15 May 1963 in Hollywood.
What was John Meehan's occupation?
John Meehan was a scenographer, architect, screenwriter and production designer.
What nationality was John Meehan?
John Meehan was American.
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