Cedric Gibbons
Cedric Gibbons | |
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Gibbons in 1936 | |
| Born | Austin Cedric Gibbons March 23, 1890 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | July 26, 1960 (aged 70) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Resting place | Calvary Cemetery, East Los Angeles |
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| Years active | 1919–1956 |
| Spouses | Gwendolyn Weller
(m. 1926; div. 1926) |
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Austin Cedric Gibbons (March 23, 1890 – July 26, 1960) was an American art director for the film industry. He also made a significant contribution to motion picture theater architecture from the 1930s to 1950s. Gibbons designed the Oscar statuette in 1928, but tasked the sculpting to George Stanley, a Los Angeles artist. He was nominated 39 times for the Academy Award for Best Production Design and won the Oscar 11 times, both of which are records.