About Walter H. Tyler
Lived 1909 – 1990 (aged 81). Walter H. Tyler was an American scenographer and art director.
Walter H. Tyler (March 28, 1909 – November 3, 1990) was an American art director. He won an Academy Award and was nominated for eight more in the category Best Art Direction. He was born in Los Angeles, California and died in Orange County, California. His grandson is film composer Brian Tyler.
Selected filmography Tyler won an Academy Award for Best Art Direction and was nominated for eight more: Won Samson and Delilah (1949) Nominated Kitty (1945) Roman Holiday (1953) Sabrina (1954) The Ten Commandments (1956) Career (1959) Visit to a Small Planet (1960) Summer and Smoke (1961) The Island at the Top of the World (1974)
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Who was Walter H. Tyler?
American art director (1909–1990)
When was Walter H. Tyler born?
Walter H. Tyler was born on 28 March 1909 in Los Angeles.
When did Walter H. Tyler die?
Walter H. Tyler died on 3 November 1990 in Orange County.
What was Walter H. Tyler's occupation?
Walter H. Tyler was a scenographer and art director.
What nationality was Walter H. Tyler?
Walter H. Tyler was American.
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