About Ruby R. Levitt
Lived 1907 – 1992 (aged 84). Ruby R. Levitt was an American scenographer and set decorator.
Ruby R. Levitt (September 12, 1907 – January 18, 1992) was an American set decorator. She was nominated for four Academy Awards in the category Best Art Direction.
Selected filmography Levitt was nominated for four Academy Awards for Best Art Direction: Pillow Talk (1959) The Sound of Music (1965) The Andromeda Strain (1971) Chinatown (1974)
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Who was Ruby R. Levitt?
set decorator (1907-1992)
When was Ruby R. Levitt born?
Ruby R. Levitt was born on 12 September 1907 in New York City.
When did Ruby R. Levitt die?
Ruby R. Levitt died on 18 January 1992 in Encino.
What was Ruby R. Levitt's occupation?
Ruby R. Levitt was a scenographer and set decorator.
What nationality was Ruby R. Levitt?
Ruby R. Levitt was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ruby R. Levitt. https://biography.guide/ruby-r-levitt/
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