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Jo Mielziner (1901–1976)

What Cedric Gibbons was to MGM, Jo Mielziner was to Broadway. Simply put, American theatrical design can be divided distinctly into pre and post Mielziner periods. Born in Paris, France in 1901, he wasn't French--- his parents were American ex-patriate artists. Mielziner was schooled in England, the U.S... See full bio »

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1955 Picnic
 
1954 Top Banana (uncredited)
 
1926 The American Venus (uncredited)
 
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1948 Tonight on Broadway (TV series)
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Mister Roberts (1948) … Himself
 
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Other Works:

(1928). Stage Play: A Most Immoral Lady. Comedy. Written by Townsend Martin. Scenic Design by Jo Mielziner. Directed by Dwight Wiman and Townsend Martin. Cort Theatre: 26 Nov 1928- Apr 1929 (closing date unknown/160 performances). Cast: Lawrence Adams, Kirk Ames, Harry Barfoot, Sydney Booth, Alice Brady... See more »
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Won five Tony Awards as Best Scenic Designer: in 1949 for "Sleepy Hollow," "Summer and Smoke," "Anne of the Thousand Days," "Death of a Salesman" and "South Pacific;" in 1950 for "The Innocents;" in 1952 for "The King and I;" and in 1970 for"Child's Play;" and as Best Lighting Designer, also in 1970 for "Child's Play." He was Tony-nominated seven other times: as Best Scenic Designer... See more »

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