John Truscott
Australian actor, production and costume designer
About John Truscott
Lived 1936 – 1993 (aged 57). John Truscott was an Australian actor, costume designer, production designer, film actor, artistic director and interior designer.
John Edward Truscott (23 February 1936 – 5 September 1993 ) was an Australian actor, production designer, costume designer and artistic director. He won two Academy Awards for his work on the 1967 film Camelot.
Career Truscott began his career in 1952 at the National Theatre, Melbourne at the age of 16. He was the second Artistic Director of the Melbourne Festival, a position he was in from 1988 through 1991. She claimed he was bisexual who practised only his straight side. Scotter also claimed that Truscott had an affair with Vanessa Redgrave while working together on Camelot.
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Who was John Truscott?
Australian actor, production and costume designer (1936-1993)
When was John Truscott born?
John Truscott was born on 23 February 1936 in Melbourne.
When did John Truscott die?
John Truscott died on 5 September 1993 in Melbourne.
What was John Truscott's occupation?
John Truscott was an actor, costume designer, production designer, film actor, artistic director and interior designer.
What nationality was John Truscott?
John Truscott was Australian.
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