About Urie McCleary
Lived 1905 – 1980 (aged 75). Urie McCleary was an American art director and production designer.
Urie McCleary (July 10, 1905 – December 12, 1980) was an American art director. He won two Academy Awards and was nominated for four more in the category Best Art Direction. He was born in Arkansas and died in Los Angeles, California.
Selected filmography McCleary won two Academy Awards and was nominated for four more for Best Art Direction:
Won Blossoms in the Dust (1941) Patton (1970)
Nominated National Velvet (1944) Young Bess (1953) Raintree County (1957) A Patch of Blue (1965)
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Who was Urie McCleary?
art director (1905-1980)
When was Urie McCleary born?
Urie McCleary was born on 10 July 1905 in Arkansas.
When did Urie McCleary die?
Urie McCleary died on 12 December 1980 in Los Angeles.
What was Urie McCleary's occupation?
Urie McCleary was an art director and production designer.
What nationality was Urie McCleary?
Urie McCleary was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Urie McCleary. https://biography.guide/urie-mccleary/
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