Chris A. Butler
Butler (August 14, 1952 – April 30, 1994) was an American set decorator. He was nominated for an Academy Award in the category Best Art Direction for the film Chaplin. He died at his home in Los Angeles, from complications of AIDS.
Chris A. Butler
- Name
- Chris A.
- Born
- 14 August 1952
- Birthplace
- Tennessee, United States
- Died
- 30 April 1994
- Place of death
- Los Angeles, California, United States
- Occupation
- Set decorator
- Nationality
- United States
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Butler (August 14, 1952 – April 30, 1994) was an American set decorator. He was nominated for an Academy Award in the category Best Art Direction for the film Chaplin. He died at his home in Los Angeles, from complications of AIDS.
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• Name — Chris A. Butler • Born — 14 August 1952 • Birthplace — Tennessee, United States • Died — 30 April 1994 • Place of death — Los Angeles, California, United States • Occupation — Set decorator • Years Active — 1978-1994
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• Chaplin (1992)
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1952
Chris A. Butler was born on 14 August 1952.
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Chris A. Butler died on 30 April 1994.
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Chris A. Butler was born at Tennessee.
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Chris A. Butler died at Los Angeles.
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