Phil Abramson
American set decorator
About Phil Abramson
Lived 1933 – 1987 (aged 54). Phil Abramson was an American set decorator.
Phil Abramson (March 13, 1933 – July 5, 1987) was an American set decorator. He was nominated for an Academy Award in the category Best Art Direction for the film Close Encounters of the Third Kind.
Selected filmography Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)
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Who was Phil Abramson?
American set decorator (1933-1987)
When was Phil Abramson born?
Phil Abramson was born on 13 March 1933 in Omaha.
When did Phil Abramson die?
Phil Abramson died on 5 July 1987 in Los Angeles.
What was Phil Abramson's occupation?
Phil Abramson was a set decorator.
What nationality was Phil Abramson?
Phil Abramson was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Phil Abramson. https://biography.guide/phil-abramson/
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