Judy Farr (set decorator)

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Judy Farr
Other namesJudith Farr
Occupation Set decorator and art director
Years active1985-present

Judy Farr is a British art director and set decorator. She was nominated at the 83rd Academy Awards for her work on the film The King's Speech in the category of Best Art Direction. She shared her nomination with Eve Stewart. [1]

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In addition, she has been nominated for two Emmy's. For the TV show Downton Abbey and the 1999 mini-series Cleopatra .

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References

  1. "The 83rd Academy Awards (2011) Nominees and Winners". Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences . AMPAS. Archived from the original on December 24, 2013. Retrieved April 6, 2014.