About William Kiernan
Lived 1908 – 1973 (aged 65). William Kiernan was an American scenographer, production designer and set decorator.
William Kiernan (April 2, 1908 – November 19, 1973) was an American set decorator. He was nominated for six Academy Awards in the category Best Art Direction.
Selected filmography Kiernan was nominated for six Academy Awards for Best Art Direction: The Solid Gold Cadillac (1956) Pal Joey (1957) The Last Angry Man (1959) Pepe (1960) The Sand Pebbles (1966) The Way We Were (1973)
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Who was William Kiernan?
set decorator (1908-1973)
When was William Kiernan born?
William Kiernan was born on 2 April 1908 in New York City.
When did William Kiernan die?
William Kiernan died on 19 November 1973 in Los Angeles.
What was William Kiernan's occupation?
William Kiernan was a scenographer, production designer and set decorator.
What nationality was William Kiernan?
William Kiernan was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Kiernan. https://biography.guide/william-kiernan/
MLA: "William Kiernan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-kiernan/.
Chicago: "William Kiernan." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-kiernan/.
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