About Peter James
Lived 1924 – 1997 (aged 73). Peter James was a scenographer and set decorator.
Peter James (14 April 1924 – 17 November 1997) was an English set decorator. He was nominated for two Academy Awards in the category Best Art Direction.
Selected filmography James was nominated for two Academy Awards for Best Art Direction: Young Winston (1972) The Man Who Would Be King (1975)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Peter James?
set decorator (1924-1997)
When was Peter James born?
Peter James was born on 14 April 1924.
When did Peter James die?
Peter James died on 17 November 1997 in Dover.
What was Peter James's occupation?
Peter James was a scenographer and set decorator.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Peter James (set decorator)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Peter James. https://biography.guide/peter-james-scenographer/
MLA: "Peter James." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/peter-james-scenographer/.
Chicago: "Peter James." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/peter-james-scenographer/.
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