John Graysmark
John Graysmark | |
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| Born | 26 March 1935 |
| Died | 10 October 2010 (aged 75) |
| Occupation | Production designer |
| Years active | 1957–2005 |
John Graysmark (26 March 1935 – 10 October 2010)[1] was a British production designer. He was nominated for two Academy Awards in the category Best Art Direction.[2]
Graysmark was involved with film from an early age, through his father, who was construction co-ordinator at Elstree Studios.[3] Graysmark attended a specialist building and architectural school from the age of 13, then worked in architecture for five years.[3] At the age of 21, through his father, Graysmark found work on his first film, Anastasia, as a draughtsman.[3]
Benefiting from his father's advice and contacts, within 5 years Graysmark had met or worked with the leading British film designers or art directors of the time, including
During 20 years in the art department, Graysmark worked on such films as
Selected filmography
As Production Designer:
- Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991)
- White Hunter Black Heart (1990)
- Gorillas in the Mist (1988)
- Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987)
- Duet for One (1986)
- Club Paradise (1986)
- Lifeforce (1985)
- The Bounty (1984)
As Art Director:
- Firefox (1982)
- Ragtime (1981)
- Flash Gordon(1980)
- Young Winston (1972)
References
- ^ "John Graysmark: Obituary". legacy.com. Retrieved 29 October 2010.
- ^ "IMDb.com: John Graysmark - Awards". IMDb.com. Retrieved 28 December 2008.
- ^ a b c d e f John Graysmark interview, Cue International May 1990.
External links
- John Graysmark at IMDb
- John Graysmark at AllMovie
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