About John Victor Mackay
Lived 1891 – 1945 (aged 54). John Victor Mackay was an American scenographer and art director.
John Victor Mackay (July 13, 1891 – September 8, 1945) was an American art director. He was nominated for three Academy Awards in the category Best Art Direction. He worked on 97 films between 1937 and 1943.
Selected filmography Mackay was nominated for three Academy Awards for Best Art Direction: Manhattan Merry-Go-Round (1937) Man of Conquest (1939) Dark Command (1940)
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Who was John Victor Mackay?
art director (1891-1945)
When was John Victor Mackay born?
John Victor Mackay was born on 13 July 1891.
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John Victor Mackay died on 8 September 1945 in Los Angeles.
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John Victor Mackay was a scenographer and art director.
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John Victor Mackay was American.
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