About Ray Moyer
Lived 1898 – 1986 (aged 87). Ray Moyer was an American scenographer and set decorator.
Ray Moyer (February 21, 1898 – February 6, 1986) was an American set decorator. He won three Academy Awards and was nominated for nine more in the category Best Art Direction. He was born in Santa Barbara, California and died in Los Angeles, California.
Selected filmography A set constructed to represent the temple of Dagon for the film Samson and Delilah (1949). Moyer won three Academy Awards for Best Art Direction and was nominated for nine more:
Won Samson and Delilah (1949) Sunset Boulevard (1950) Cleopatra (1963)
Nominated Lady in the Dark (1944) Love Letters (1945) Kitty (1945) Red Garters (1954) Sabrina (1954) The Ten Commandments (1956) Funny Face (1957) Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961) The Greatest Story Ever Told (1965)
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Who was Ray Moyer?
set decorator (1898-1986)
When was Ray Moyer born?
Ray Moyer was born on 21 February 1898 in Santa Barbara.
When did Ray Moyer die?
Ray Moyer died on 6 February 1986 in Woodland Hills.
What was Ray Moyer's occupation?
Ray Moyer was a scenographer and set decorator.
What nationality was Ray Moyer?
Ray Moyer was American.
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