About Maurice Ransford
Lived 1896 – 1968 (aged 72). Maurice Ransford was an American scenographer and art director.
Maurice Ransford (August 3, 1896 – August 25, 1968) was an American art director. He was nominated for three Academy Awards in the category Best Art Direction. He was born in Terre Haute, Indiana and died in San Diego.
Selected filmography Ransford was nominated for three Academy Awards for Best Art Direction: Leave Her to Heaven (1945) The Foxes of Harrow (1947) Titanic (1953)
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Who was Maurice Ransford?
art director (1896-1968)
When was Maurice Ransford born?
Maurice Ransford was born on 3 August 1896 in Terre Haute.
When did Maurice Ransford die?
Maurice Ransford died on 25 August 1968 in San Diego.
What was Maurice Ransford's occupation?
Maurice Ransford was a scenographer and art director.
What nationality was Maurice Ransford?
Maurice Ransford was American.
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