William Cameron Menzies, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

William Cameron Menzies

American film production designer and art director

Date of Birth: 29-Jul-1896

Place of Birth: New Haven, Connecticut, United States

Date of Death: 05-Mar-1957

Profession: screenwriter, film director, production designer, film producer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo

William Cameron Menzies (July 29, 1896 – March 5, 1957) was an American film production designer (a job title he invented) and art director as well as a film director and producer during a career spanning five decades.
He earned acclaim for his work in silent film, and later pioneered the use of color in film for dramatic effect.