About Karel Černý
Lived 1922 – 2014 (aged 92). Karel Černý was a Czech art director, production designer, scenographer, architect, visual artist and teacher.
Karel Černý (7 April 1922 – 5 September 2014) was a Czech art director and production designer. He won an Academy Award in the category Best Art Direction for the film Amadeus. He died aged 92 in 2014.
Selected filmography Black Peter (1964) Loves of a Blonde (1965) Amadeus (1984)
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Who was Karel Černý?
Czech art director (1922-2014)
When was Karel Černý born?
Karel Černý was born on 7 April 1922 in Plzeň.
When did Karel Černý die?
Karel Černý died on 5 September 2014 in Tábor.
What was Karel Černý's occupation?
Karel Černý was an art director, production designer, scenographer, architect, visual artist and teacher.
What nationality was Karel Černý?
Karel Černý was Czech.
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· DBpedia: Karel Černý (art director)
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