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William S. Darling

Hungarian-American art director

  • Fame44.0
  • Momentum10.5
  • Wikipedia152
Lived 1882–1963, aged 81United States
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    12 languages
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  • Era
    1882–1963
    Aged 81
  • Awards
    3
    recognised works
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Updated 2026-08-12

William S. Darling was a Hungarian-American art director who was prominent in Hollywood during the 1920s and 30s. Darling received six Academy Award nominations, winning three times. He was inducted into the American Art Directors Guild (ADG) Hall of Fame in 2012. According to the ADG, Darling was one of the "most influential designers in the early days of Hollywood's Golden Age."

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