Bob Shaw (production designer)

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Bob Shaw
Occupation(s)Art director, production designer

Bob Shaw is an American art director and production designer. [1] [2] [3] He was nominated for an Academy Award in the category Best Production Design for the film The Irishman . [4] Shaw also won three Primetime Emmy Awards and was nominated for three more in the category Outstanding Art Direction for his work on the television programs The Sopranos , Mad Men and Boardwalk Empire . [5]

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References

  1. Pond, Steve (December 19, 2019). "How 'The Irishman' Nailed a Vintage Look: 295 Locations, 28 Sets, Countless Details". TheWrap . Retrieved November 1, 2021.
  2. Gray, Tim (January 31, 2020). "'Irishman' Production Designer Bob Shaw Discusses Complicated Shoot". Variety . Retrieved November 1, 2021.
  3. Grobar, Matt (November 26, 2019). "How 'The Irishman' Production Designer Bob Shaw's Personal History In South Philadelphia Influenced His Approach To Gangster Epic". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved November 1, 2021.
  4. "The 92nd Academy Awards (2020) Nominees and Winners". Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences . Retrieved November 1, 2021.
  5. "Bob Shaw". Television Academy . Retrieved November 1, 2021.