William Flannery

William Edward Flannery (November 17, 1898 – January 25, 1959) was an American art director and architect for William Randolph Hearst.[1] He won an Academy Award in the category Best Art Direction for the film Picnic.[2]

For the American bridge player, see William Flannery (bridge). Not to be confused with William Flanary, better known as Dr. Glaucomflecken.

William Flannery
Born(1898-11-17)November 17, 1898
Ohio
DiedJanuary 25, 1959(1959-01-25) (aged 60)
Los Angeles, California
OccupationArt director
Years active1937-1959

As an architect, his projects included a beachside mansion for Hearst's girlfriend Marion Davies. The main mansion was demolished, but part of the property survives as the Annenberg Community Beach House.

Flannery married silent film actress Mary Mercedes Campbell and they had a son Patrick John, born in 1927.[1] During the Great Depression he became an art director.[1]

Select art direction
Film
Television

References
  1. "Hall of Fame (William Edward Flannery)".
  2. "The 28th Academy Awards (1956) Nominees and Winners". oscars.org. Retrieved July 23, 2011.
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