About Robert Priestley
Lived 1901 – 1986 (aged 85). Robert Priestley was an American scenographer and set decorator.
Robert Priestley (June 12, 1901 – November 27, 1986) was an American set decorator. He won two Academy Awards and was nominated for another in the category Best Art Direction.
Selected filmography Priestley won two Academy Awards for Best Art Direction and was nominated for another: Won Picnic (1955) Sayonara (1957) Nominated Marty (1955)
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Who was Robert Priestley?
set decorator (1901-1986)
When was Robert Priestley born?
Robert Priestley was born on 12 June 1901 in Manhattan.
When did Robert Priestley die?
Robert Priestley died on 27 November 1986 in San Diego.
What was Robert Priestley's occupation?
Robert Priestley was a scenographer and set decorator.
What nationality was Robert Priestley?
Robert Priestley was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Robert Priestley. https://biography.guide/robert-priestley/
MLA: "Robert Priestley." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/robert-priestley/.
Chicago: "Robert Priestley." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/robert-priestley/.
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