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Cedric Gibbons

Art director, set decorator

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Founder of
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
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Birthdate
March 23, 1893
Birthplace
Dublin
Dublin
Date of Death
July 26, 1960
Place of Death
Hollywood
Hollywood
Nationality
Director of (Film)
American Ninja 4: The Annihilation
American Ninja 4: The Annihilation
Educated at
Art Students League of New York
Art Students League of New York
Awards Received
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Online Film & Television Association
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Faro Island Film Festival
Occupation
Film director
Film director
Architect
Architect
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Scenographer

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Birth Name
Austin Cedric Gibbons
Citizenship
United States
United States
Known for
designed the Oscar statue
Notable Work
Pride & Prejudice (film)
Pride & Prejudice (film)
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The Merry Widower
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The Bridge of San Luis Rey
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An American in Paris (musical)
Little Women (musical)
Little Women (musical)
Blossoms in the Dust
Blossoms in the Dust
Relatives
Billy Gibbons
Billy Gibbons
Dolores del Río
Dolores del Río
Hazel Brooks
Hazel Brooks
Veronica Cooper
Veronica Cooper
Wikidata ID
Q727904
Overview

Cedric Gibbons, born Austin Cedric Gibbons, was born on March 23, 1893, in Dublin. He held United States citizenship and pursued his education at the Art Students League of New York. Gibbons had multiple occupations, including architect, scenographer, and film director. He was one of the founders of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and is known for designing the Oscar statue. Gibbons died on July 26, 1960, in Hollywood.

Throughout his career, Cedric Gibbons directed several films, including The Bridge of San Luis Rey, The Merry Widower, Pride & Prejudice, Blossoms in the Dust, Little Women, and An American in Paris. He also directed American Ninja 4: The Annihilation.

Gibbons received awards at the Faro Island Film Festival and from the Online Film & Television Association. He was related to Dolores del Río, Hazel Brooks, Veronica Cooper, and Billy Gibbons.

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