Peter Howitt (set decorator)

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Peter Howitt
Born1928 (1928)
London, England
Died22 September 2021 (aged 93)
Occupation Set decorator
Years active1963-2002

Peter Howitt (1928 - 22 September 2021) was an English set decorator. He was nominated for four Academy Awards in the category Best Art Direction. [1] [2]

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Partial filmography

As set decorator

Academy Award nominations in bold

As art director

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References

  1. "IMDb.com: Peter Howitt - Awards". IMDb.com. Retrieved 28 December 2008.
  2. "Peter Howitt, Malta-based Hollywood movie set designer, dies". Who's Who. Retrieved 20 October 2021.
  3. "The 61st Academy Awards (1989) Nominees and Winners". oscars.org. Retrieved 31 July 2011.