John Meehan
John Meehan (June 13, 1902 – May 15, 1963) was an American art director and production designer. He was born in Tehachapi, California and attended the University of Southern California. Meehan won three Academy Awards for his art direction: William Wyler's The Heiress (1949), Billy Wilder's Sunset Boulevard (1950) and Richard Fleischer's 1954 adaptation of the Jules Verne classic for Walt Disney, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.
Also recorded as John F. Meehan
John Meehan
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- Born
- 1902. · Tehachapi.
- Died
- 1963. · Hollywood.
- Nationality
- United States.
- Occupation
- scenographer, architect, screenwriter and production designer.
- Education
- University of Southern California, USC School of Architecture and Jefferson High School (Los Angeles).
- Honours
- Academy Award for Best Art Direction, Black and White, Academy Award for Best Art Direction and Color.
- Languages
- English.
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John Meehan (June 13, 1902 – May 15, 1963) was an American art director and production designer. He was born in Tehachapi, California and attended the University of Southern California. Meehan won three Academy Awards for his art direction: William Wyler's The Heiress (1949), Billy Wilder's Sunset Boulevard (1950) and Richard Fleischer's 1954 adaptation of the Jules Verne classic for Walt Disney, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.
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He also worked on • Illustration — A screenshot of Lizabeth Scott and Van Heflin in the film The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (1946) The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (1946), Golden Earrings (1947), Samson and Delilah (1949), Salome (1953) and It Should Happen to You (1956).
John Meehan studied at University of Southern California, USC School of Architecture and Jefferson High School (Los Angeles). The recorded working language is English. Distinctions recorded are Academy Award for Best Art Direction, Black and White and Academy Award for Best Art Direction, Color.
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1902
John Meehan was born on 13 June 1902.
1963
John Meehan died on 15 May 1963.
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John Meehan is recorded with the occupation production designer. Recorded as scenographer, architect, screenwriter and production designer.
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