Cedric Gibbons

Austin Cedric Gibbons (March 23, 1893 – July 26, 1960) was an Irish American art director who was one of the most important and influential in the field in the history of American film. He also made a great impact on motion picture theater architecture through the 1930s to 1950s, the period considered the golden-era of theater architecture. He is credited as the designer of the Oscar statuette in 1928. Gibbons was born in Dublin, Ireland and stud... more

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  • Jul 26, 1960 (age 67 years)

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