About Paul Sheriff
Lived 1903 – 1960 (aged 56). Paul Sheriff was a British and Russian scenographer and art director.
Paul Sheriff (13 November 1903 – 25 September 1960) was a Russian-born British art director. In early life he used the names Paul Schouvaloff, or Paul Shouvalov. He won an Academy Award and was nominated for another in the category Best Art Direction.
Selected filmography The Divorce of Lady X (1938) French Without Tears (1940) Freedom Radio (1941) Henry V (1944) Moulin Rouge (1952) Three Cases of Murder (1955) Interpol (1957)
Awards and nominations Sheriff won an Academy Award for Best Art Direction and was nominated for another:
Won Moulin Rouge (1952)
Nominated Henry V (1944)
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Who was Paul Sheriff?
art director (1903-1960)
When was Paul Sheriff born?
Paul Sheriff was born on 13 November 1903 in Moscow.
When did Paul Sheriff die?
Paul Sheriff died on 25 September 1960 in London.
What was Paul Sheriff's occupation?
Paul Sheriff was a scenographer and art director.
What nationality was Paul Sheriff?
Paul Sheriff was British and Russian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Paul Sheriff. https://biography.guide/paul-sheriff/
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