Van Nest Polglase
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Van Nest Polglase (August 25, 1898 ā December 20, 1968) was an American art director. He was nominated for six Academy Awards in the category Best Art Direction.[1] Best remembered as head of the design department at RKO Pictures, he worked on 333 films between 1925 and 1957.
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Van Nest Polglase | |
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Born | (1898-08-25)August 25, 1898 |
Died | December 20, 1968(1968-12-20) (aged 70) |
Occupation | Art director |
Years active | 1919-1957 |
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He was born in Brooklyn, New York and died in Los Angeles, California. His death notice noted that he was "survived by his son Dr. Van Nest Polglase and 2 grandchildren",[2] his wife, Helen, having predeceased him six months earlier.[3]