Gary J. Brink

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Gary J. Brink
Other namesGary Brink
Occupation Set decorator
Years active1977 - 1999

Gary J. Brink is an American set decorator. He won an Oscar in the category Best Art Direction for the film All That Jazz . [1]

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References

  1. "NY Times: All That Jazz". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times . Baseline & All Movie Guide. 2012. Archived from the original on October 20, 2012. Retrieved December 31, 2008.