Occupation Art director Years active 1934-1968 | Name John Goodman Role Film Art Director | |
Born 15 August 1901 ( 1901-08-15 ) Denver, Colorado Died June 30, 1991, Los Angeles, California, United States Awards Academy Award for Best Production Design Nominations Academy Award for Best Art Direction-Interior Decoration, Black-and-White Art directed Phantom of the Opera, The Trouble with Harry Similar People Alexander Golitzen, Hans Dreier, Vera West, Hal Mohr, Hal Pereira | ||
John B. Goodman (August 15, 1901 – June 30, 1991) was an American art director. He won an Academy Award and was nominated for three more in the category Best Art Direction. He worked on 208 films between 1934 and 1968, including It's a Gift (1934) starring W.C. Fields. Goodman was a known bibliophile as well, with particular interests in American maritime history, early sailing ships, the American West, California, and the Gold Rush. These personal interests complimented his professional work, enabling Goodman to craft historically accurate sets.
Selected filmography
Goodman won an Academy Awards for Best Art Direction and was nominated for three more:
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