William Cameron Menzies (July 29, 1896 - March 5, 1957) was an American Academy Award-winning and versatile art director. He earned acclaim on silent films and later pioneered the use of color in film for dramatic effect. In his long career spanning five decades from 1918 to 1956, he pioneered the role of production designer but also worked as a director, producer, and screenwriter. He was born in New Haven, Connecticut before moving to Los Angeles, California. Wikipedia
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