Jo Mielziner

art director (1901–1976)
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Jo Mielziner

Summary

Jo Mielziner is a human[1]. He was born in Paris[2]. He was born on March 19, 1901[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on March 15, 1976[5]. He worked as an art director[6], scenographer[7], theatre designer[8], production designer[9], and theatrical director[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (139 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Paris[2], Jo Mielziner…
  • Jo Mielziner's place of birth was 14th arrondissement of Paris[12].
  • Jo Mielziner died in New York City[4].
  • Jo Mielziner was born on March 19, 1901[3].
  • Jo Mielziner died on March 15, 1976[5].
  • Jo Mielziner was married to Marya Mannes[13].
  • Jo Mielziner held citizenship in United States[14].
  • Jo Mielziner's professions included art director[6].
  • Jo Mielziner worked as a scenographer[7].
  • Jo Mielziner worked as a theatre designer[8].
  • Jo Mielziner worked as a production designer[9].
  • Jo Mielziner worked as a theatrical director[10].
  • Jo Mielziner's field of work was scenic design[15].
  • Jo Mielziner was educated at Ethical Culture Fieldston School[16].
  • Jo Mielziner's education included a stint at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts[17].
  • Jo Mielziner received the Academy Award for Best Art Direction, Color[18].
  • Jo Mielziner received the Tony Award for Best Lighting Design[19].
  • Jo Mielziner received the Tony Award for Best Scenic Design[20].
  • Jo Mielziner received the Tony Award for Best Scenic Design[21].
  • Jo Mielziner received the Tony Award for Best Scenic Design[22].
  • Jo Mielziner received the Tony Award for Best Scenic Design[23].
  • Jo Mielziner is recorded as male[24].
  • Jo Mielziner's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Jo Mielziner's Commons category is recorded as Jo Mielziner[26].
  • Jo Mielziner's archives at is recorded as New York Public Library for the Performing Arts[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Paris[2], a commune of France[28], in France[29], founded in -0300[30] and 14th arrondissement of Paris[12], a municipal arrondissement of France[31], in France[32], founded in 1860[33]. Jo Mielziner was born on March 19, 1901[3].

Education

Educated at Ethical Culture Fieldston School[16], a university-preparatory school[34], in United States[35], founded in 1878[36], headquartered in New York City[37] and Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts[17], an art museum[38], in United States[39], founded in 1805[40], headquartered in Philadelphia[41].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include art director[6], scenographer[7], theatre designer[8], production designer[9], and theatrical director[10]. Jo Mielziner's field of work was scenic design[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Academy Award for Best Art Direction, Color[18]; Tony Award for Best Lighting Design[19], a theatre award[42], in United States[43], founded in 1970[44]; Tony Award for Best Scenic Design[20], a Tony Awards[45], in United States[46], founded in 1947[47]; and Donaldson Awards[48], a theatre award[49], in United States[50], founded in 1944[51].

Personal Life

Jo Mielziner was married to Marya Mannes[13].

Death and Burial

Jo Mielziner died on March 15, 1976[5]. He passed away in New York City[4].

Why It Matters

Jo Mielziner ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (139 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]

FAQs

Where was Jo Mielziner born?

Born in Paris[2], Jo Mielziner…

Where did Jo Mielziner die?

Jo Mielziner passed away in New York City[4].

Who was Jo Mielziner married to?

Jo Mielziner's spouses include Marya Mannes[13].

What did Jo Mielziner do for work?

Jo Mielziner worked as art director[6], scenographer[7], theatre designer[8], production designer[9], and theatrical director[10].

Where did Jo Mielziner go to school?

Jo Mielziner was educated at Ethical Culture Fieldston School[16] and Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts[17].

What awards did Jo Mielziner receive?

Honors received include Academy Award for Best Art Direction, Color[18], Tony Award for Best Lighting Design[19], Tony Award for Best Scenic Design[20], and Tony Award for Best Scenic Design[21].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [12] . birth certificate. Retrieved . archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
  4. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  9. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  15. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  24. [27] . archives.nypl.org. Retrieved . archives.nypl.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  20. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  22. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [52] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [53] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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