Stephen Seymour
set decorator (1919–1973)
Stephen Seymour (December 15, 1919 – June 20, 1973) was an American set decorator. He was nominated for an Academy Award in the category Best Art Direction for the film Louisiana Purchase. He was born in New York and died in Ventura, California.
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