About Oliver Emert
Lived 1902 – 1975 (aged 72). Oliver Emert was an American production designer, art director and set decorator.
Oliver Emert (December 9, 1902 – August 13, 1975) was an American set decorator. He won an Academy Award in the category Best Art Direction for the film To Kill a Mockingbird.
Selected filmography Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948) Operation Petticoat (1959) To Kill a Mockingbird (1962) The Ghost and Mr. Chicken (1966)
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Who was Oliver Emert?
American set decorator (1902-1975)
When was Oliver Emert born?
Oliver Emert was born on 9 December 1902 in Los Angeles.
When did Oliver Emert die?
Oliver Emert died on 13 August 1975 in Oxnard.
What was Oliver Emert's occupation?
Oliver Emert was a production designer, art director and set decorator.
What nationality was Oliver Emert?
Oliver Emert was American.
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