John Hughes

American art director of the classic Hollywood era, celebrated for three Academy Award nominations and a prolific career spanning three decades.

What do we know about John Hughes?

Here are the key biographical details about John Hughes:

  • Name: John Hughes
  • Also Known As: John J. Hughes, J.J. Hughes
  • Date of Birth: May 22, 1882
  • Place of Birth: Kansas City, Missouri, USA
  • Date of Death: October 2, 1954
  • Gender: Male
  • Job Title: Art Director
  • Crew Jobs: Art Direction, Cinematography, Settings

Who is John Hughes?

John Hughes was an American art director. He was nominated for three Academy Awards in the category Best Art Direction. He worked on 91 films between 1921 and 1951. He was born in Missouri and died in Los Angeles, California.

What is John Hughes known for?

John Hughes is an art director recognized for a remarkable range of classic Hollywood productions, including:

  • The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948, Movie)
  • The Thing from Another World (1951, Movie)
  • Sergeant York (1941, Movie)
  • The Petrified Forest (1936, Movie)
  • They Drive by Night (1940, Movie)
  • They Died with Their Boots On (1941, Movie)
  • 'G' Men (1935, Movie)
  • The Charge of the Light Brigade (1936, Movie)
  • Santa Fe Trail (1940, Movie)
  • Air Force (1943, Movie)

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