Raphaël Bretton
Raphaël Bretton | |
|---|---|
| Born | Raphaël Gaston Beugnon 7 February 1920 Paris, France |
| Died | 20 February 2011 (aged 91) |
| Occupation | Set decorator |
| Years active | 1946-1982 |
Raphaël Bretton (7 February 1920 – 20 February 2011) was a French set decorator.[1] He won an Oscar and was nominated for three more in the category Best Art Direction.[2]
Biography
He was born Raphaël Gaston Beugnon in Paris, France. During World War II he fled to England, and in 1943 was recruited into the
He displayed much ingenuity and daring, as when, on one occasion, he recovered an unexploded aerial bomb, transported it to a bridge, and used the explosive for partially demolishing that target. Beugnon's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States.
Post-war he was sent to Hollywood to act as a technical advisor to the makers of the film O.S.S., starring Alan Ladd. He decided to stay in the United States, adopted the name Raphael Bretton, and worked as a set designer in films and television.[3]
Bretton died in Green Valley, Arizona, on 20 February 2011.[4]
Selected filmography
Bretton won an Academy Award for Best Art Direction and was nominated for three more:
- Won
- Hello, Dolly! (1969)
- Nominated
- Hush...Hush, Sweet Charlotte (1964)
- The Poseidon Adventure (1972)
- The Towering Inferno (1974)
References
- ^ Cinéma - 1977 "Décors : Raphaël Bretton."
- ^ "IMDb.com: Raphael Bretton - Awards". IMDb.com. Retrieved 25 December 2008.
- ^ Day, Peter (2013). "Raphael Beugnon : Sensitive idealist who became a daring all-action Resistance hero". williamprynnesears.com. Archived from the original on 27 December 2013. Retrieved 27 December 2013.
- ^ "Raphael Bretton". tributes.com. Retrieved 4 December 2012.
External links
- Raphaël Bretton at IMDb
- Raphaël Bretton at AllMovie