Merideth Boswell

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Merideth Boswell
Born
Education University of Arkansas
Occupation Set decorator
Production designer
Years active1988–present

Merideth Boswell is an American set decorator and production designer. She is best known for her work in the films Apollo 13 (1995) and How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000), both of which earned her nominations for an Academy Award for Best Art Direction. Boswell was born in Little Rock, Arkansas. [1] She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in ceramics from the University of Arkansas. [2]

Contents

Selected filmography

As set decorator

As production designer

Awards and nominations

Academy Awards

YearNominated workCategoryResult
1996 Apollo 13 Best Art Direction Nominated
2001 How the Grinch Stole Christmas Nominated

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References

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  2. "Merideth Boswell". Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design . 4 October 2014. Retrieved 16 March 2020.