John B. Goodman | |
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Born |
Denver, Colorado |
15 August 1901
Died | 30 June 1991 Los Angeles, California |
(aged 89)
Occupation | Art director |
Years active | 1934-1968 |
John B. Goodman (August 15, 1901 – June 30, 1991) was an American art director. He won an Academy Award and was nominated for three more in the category Best Art Direction. He worked on 208 films between 1934 and 1968, including It's a Gift (1934) starring W.C. Fields. Goodman was a known bibliophile as well, with particular interests in American maritime history, early sailing ships, the American West, California, and the Gold Rush. These personal interests complimented his professional work, enabling Goodman to craft historically accurate sets.
Goodman won an Academy Awards for Best Art Direction and was nominated for three more: