About Julia Heron
Lived 1897 – 1977 (aged 79). Julia Heron was an American production designer and set decorator.
Julia Heron (November 21, 1897 – April 9, 1977) was an American set decorator. She won an Academy Award and was nominated for four more in the category Best Art Direction. She worked on more than 100 films between 1930 and 1968.
Selected filmography Heron won an Academy Award for Best Art Direction and was nominated for four more:
Won Spartacus (1960)
Nominated The Big Fisherman (1959) Casanova Brown (1944) Jungle Book (1942) That Hamilton Woman (1941)
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Who was Julia Heron?
set decorator (1897-1977)
When was Julia Heron born?
Julia Heron was born on 21 November 1897 in Montana.
When did Julia Heron die?
Julia Heron died on 9 April 1977 in Los Angeles.
What was Julia Heron's occupation?
Julia Heron was a production designer and set decorator.
What nationality was Julia Heron?
Julia Heron was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Julia Heron. https://biography.guide/julia-heron/
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