Willy Holt

Willy Holt (30 November 1921 22 June 2007) was an American production designer, art director and actor who lived in France for many years and worked extensively for the French film industry. He was nominated for an Academy Award in the category Best Art Direction for the film Is Paris Burning? He also won a César Award for Best Production Design for Au revoir, les enfants.[1][2]

Willy Holt
Willy Holt in 1995
Born(1921-11-30)30 November 1921
Died22 June 2007(2007-06-22) (aged 85)
Paris, France
OccupationProduction designer
Art director
Years active1947–1996

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
1966Is Paris Burning?Production designer
1981Pour la peau d'un flicL'homme qui a tué Fanch Tanguy
1983ZeligRally Chancellor
1987Au revoir, les enfantsProduction designer
1998Place Vendôme
1999The Ninth GateAndrew Telfer
2015La sonate des spectres(final film role)

References

  1. "Willy Holt". theoscarsite.com. Retrieved 28 January 2011.
  2. "IMDb.com: Willy Holt - Awards". IMDb.com. Retrieved 26 December 2008.
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