Cedric Gibbons

American art director

Died: July 26, 1960

Arts & Culture

Who was Cedric Gibbons?

Austin Cedric Gibbons (March 23, 1890 – July 26, 1960) was an American art director for the film industry. Gibbons designed the Oscar statuette in 1928, but tasked the sculpting to George Stanley, a Los Angeles artist.

Historical significance

He also made a significant contribution to motion picture theater architecture from the 1930s to 1950s. 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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The First Oscars Founding — May 16, 1929

12 awards were given at the 1929 Oscars in Hollywood, California, where 'Wings' won Best Picture in a night that would change film history forever

Sources and further reading

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