About John P. Austin
Lived 1906 – 1997 (aged 90). John P. Austin was an American scenographer and set decorator.
John P. Austin (October 28, 1906 – May 10, 1997) was an American set decorator. He was nominated for an Academy Award in the category Best Art Direction for the film Gambit. He worked on more than 100 films between 1947 and 1979.
Selected filmography Gambit (1966)
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Who was John P. Austin?
American set decorator
When was John P. Austin born?
John P. Austin was born on 28 October 1906 in Anderson.
When did John P. Austin die?
John P. Austin died on 10 May 1997 in Riverside.
What was John P. Austin's occupation?
John P. Austin was a scenographer and set decorator.
What nationality was John P. Austin?
John P. Austin was American.
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