About Joseph C. Wright
Lived 1892 – 1985 (aged 92). Joseph C. Wright was an American scenographer and art director.
Joseph C. Wright was an American art director. He won two Academy Awards and was nominated for ten more in the category Best Art Direction. He worked on 86 films between 1923 and 1969. He was born in Chicago, Illinois and died in Oceanside, California.
Academy Awards Wright won two Academy Awards for Best Art Direction and was nominated a further ten times:
Wins This Above All (1942) My Gal Sal (1942)
Nominated Down Argentine Way (1940) Lillian Russell (1940) Blood and Sand (1941) The Gang's All Here (1943) Come to the Stable (1949) On the Riviera (1951) Guys and Dolls (1955) The Man with the Golden Arm (1955) Flower Drum Song (1961) Days of Wine and Roses (1962)
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Who was Joseph C. Wright?
art director (1892-1985)
When was Joseph C. Wright born?
Joseph C. Wright was born on 19 August 1892 in Chicago.
When did Joseph C. Wright die?
Joseph C. Wright died on 24 February 1985 in Oceanside.
What was Joseph C. Wright's occupation?
Joseph C. Wright was a scenographer and art director.
What nationality was Joseph C. Wright?
Joseph C. Wright was American.
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