David L. Snyder

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David L. Snyder (born April 22, 1944 in Buffalo , New York , United States ) is an American film architect .

Life

Snyder received his education at the Buffalo hometown technical college. This was followed by a degree in architecture at the University of Michigan and another in advertising design at Pierce College. Then Snyder began his work as an outfitter and assistant production designer (series The Incredible Hulk ) or production designer (series Buck Rogers and Kampfstern Galactica 1980 ) on television. At the anniversary event for the 50th Academy Awards on April 3, 1978, Snyder worked as an assistant to the artistic design.

Thereupon David Snyder made his debut as a film architect in 1979, and since then he has designed a wealth of mostly highly commercial entertainment films. For his scenographic design of the classic science fiction film Blade Runner , Snyder received an Oscar nomination together with Lawrence G. Paull and Linda DeScenna . Even later, he kept returning to the science fiction genre, but also often designed the visuals for comedies and action films.

Snyder has been married to actress Terry Finn since 1990. He has a daughter and a son.

Filmography

literature

  • Kay Less : The film's great personal dictionary . The actors, directors, cameramen, producers, composers, screenwriters, film architects, outfitters, costume designers, editors, sound engineers, make-up artists and special effects designers of the 20th century. Volume 7: R - T. Robert Ryan - Lily Tomlin. Schwarzkopf & Schwarzkopf, Berlin 2001, ISBN 3-89602-340-3 , p. 375.

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personal data
SURNAME Snyder, David L.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION American film architect
DATE OF BIRTH April 22, 1944
PLACE OF BIRTH Buffalo , New York , United States