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Birthplace
New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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Birthday
July 29, 1896Deathday
March 5, 1957
William Cameron Menzies
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William Cameron Menzies (July 29, 1896 – March 5, 1957) was an Academy Award-winning American film production designer (a job title he invented) and art director who also worked as a director, producer, and screenwriter during a career spanning five decades. He earned acclaim for his work in silent movies, and later pioneered the use of color in film for dramatic effect.
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William Cameron Menzies awards and nominations
| Year | Category | Subcategory | Info | Movie/Tv Series |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Hugo Awards | Nominee Hugo | Best Dramatic Presentation (William Cameron Menzies, Richard Blake, John Tucker Battle) | Invaders from Mars |
| 1946 | Venice Film Festival | Nominee International Critics Award | Best Feature Film (Ludwig Berger, Tim Whelan, William Cameron Menzies, Zoltan Korda) | The Thief of Bagdad |
William Cameron Menzies is known for...