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Ross Dowd

1907 – 1965

Set decorator

Production designer Set decorator
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About Ross Dowd

Lived 1907 – 1965 (aged 58). Ross Dowd was an American production designer and set decorator.

Ross Dowd (April 17, 1907 – August 25, 1965) was an American set decorator. He was nominated for two Academy Awards in the category Best Art Direction.

Selected filmography Dowd was nominated for two Academy Awards for Best Art Direction: The Facts of Life (1960) Around the World in 80 Days (1956)

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ross Dowd?

set decorator (1907-1965)

When was Ross Dowd born?

Ross Dowd was born on 17 April 1907 in Sweden.

When did Ross Dowd die?

Ross Dowd died on 25 August 1965 in Los Angeles.

What was Ross Dowd's occupation?

Ross Dowd was a production designer and set decorator.

What nationality was Ross Dowd?

Ross Dowd was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ross Dowd

· Wikidata: Q7369294

· DBpedia: Ross Dowd

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