Merrill Pye
Merrill Pye (August 14, 1902 – November 17, 1975) was an American art director. He was nominated for an Academy Award in the category Best Art Direction for the film North by Northwest.
Merrill Pye
- Name
- Merrill Pye
- Born
- 14 August 1902
- Died
- 17 November 1975
- Place of death
- Hollywood, California
- Occupation
- Art director
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• Name — Merrill Pye • Born — 14 August 1902 • Died — 17 November 1975 • Place of death — Hollywood, California • Occupation — Art director • Years Active — 1925–1971
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• North by Northwest (1959) • Bombshell (1933) • Freaks (1932)
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1902
Merrill Pye born at Bismarck.
1975
Merrill Pye died at Hollywood.
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