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Cedric Gibbons

American art director (1890–1960)

  • Fame52.8
  • Momentum0.0
  • Wikipedia4.9K
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Lived 1893–1960, aged 67United States
United StatesUnited StatesDirectorsMovie Director
  • Wikipedia
    29 languages
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  • Era
    1893–1960
    Aged 67
  • Known for
    Tarzan and His Mate
    1934
Summary
Updated 2026-06-19

Austin Cedric Gibbons was an American art director for the film industry. He also made a significant contribution to motion picture theater architecture from the 1930s to 1950s. Gibbons designed the Oscar statuette in 1928, but tasked the sculpting to George Stanley, a Los Angeles artist. He was nominated 39 times for the Academy Award for Best Production Design and won the Oscar 11 times, both of which are records.

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  • Academy Award for Best Art Direction, Black and White
  • Academy Award for Best Art Direction, Black and White
  • Academy Award for Best Art Direction, Black and White
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52.8
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Historical21.4
Source confidence65.0
Completeness75.0
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