About Merrill Pye
Lived 1902 – 1975 (aged 73). Merrill Pye was an art director, production designer and film director.
Merrill Pye (August 14, 1902 – November 17, 1975) was an American art director. He was nominated for an Academy Award in the category Best Art Direction for the film North by Northwest.
Selected filmography North by Northwest (1959) Bombshell (1933) Freaks (1932)
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Who was Merrill Pye?
art director (1902-1975)
When was Merrill Pye born?
Merrill Pye was born on 14 August 1902 in Bismarck.
When did Merrill Pye die?
Merrill Pye died on 17 November 1975 in Hollywood.
What was Merrill Pye's occupation?
Merrill Pye was an art director, production designer and film director.
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