William J. Creber

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William J. Creber (born July 26, 1931 in Los Angeles , California - † March 7, 2019 there ) was an American production designer and art director .

Life

William J. Creber actually wanted to become an architect, but did not succeed. Instead, he began a career as an illustrator at 20th Century Fox . He then became art director, initially as an assistant at Cleopatra (1963) and Peyton Place (1964). His first works included the film Rio Conchos (1964) and the television series The Seaview - In a Secret Mission (1964–1966) and Time Tunnel (1966). In the course of his career he was best known for his collaborative work on disaster films with Irwin Allen . He also oversaw the Planet of the Apes film series .

He was nominated three times for an Oscar in the category Best Production Design: in 1966 for The Greatest Story of All Time , at the same time his first work as a production designer, in 1973 for The Poseidon's Infernal Journey and 1975 for Inferno .

In 2001 he won the Art Directors Guild's Excellence in Production Design Award for his work on the television series The Last Brickmaker in America . In 2004 he was recognized by the organization for his life's work. He was also long president and board member of the union . He was also a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the Directors Guild of America .

Creber was also responsible for some constructions in the Disney - MGM studios in Orlando and Disneyland Resort responsible in Anaheim.

Filmography (selection)

Art director

Production designer

Web links

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ a b c d e William J. Creber. Art Directors Guild , accessed January 6, 2018 .
personal data
SURNAME Creber, William J.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION American production designer and art director
DATE OF BIRTH July 26, 1931
PLACE OF BIRTH Los Angeles , California
DATE OF DEATH March 7, 2019
Place of death Los Angeles , California