About Joseph Kish
Lived 1899 – 1969 (aged 69). Joseph Kish was an American scenographer and set decorator.
Joseph Kish (June 14, 1899 – March 14, 1969) was an American set decorator. He won an Academy Award for Best Art Direction for the film Ship of Fools and was nominated for four more in the category Best Art Direction. He worked on 130 films between 1942 and 1966.
Selected filmography Kish won an Academy Award for Best Art Direction and was nominated for four more: Won Ship of Fools (1965) Nominated Address Unknown (1944) Joan of Arc (1948) Journey to the Center of the Earth (1959) The Slender Thread (1965)
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Who was Joseph Kish?
set decorator (1899-1969)
When was Joseph Kish born?
Joseph Kish was born on 14 June 1899 in Sombor.
When did Joseph Kish die?
Joseph Kish died on 14 March 1969 in Hollywood.
What was Joseph Kish's occupation?
Joseph Kish was a scenographer and set decorator.
What nationality was Joseph Kish?
Joseph Kish was American.
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