- Born
- Died
- Birth nameJohn Richard Graysmark
- John Graysmark was born on March 26, 1935 in London, England, UK. He was a production designer and art director, known for Lifeforce (1985), Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991) and Flash Gordon (1980). He was married to Joyce. He died on October 10, 2010 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
- SpouseJoyce(? - October 10, 2010) (his death, 3 children)
- Parents
- Production designer and art director who began his career as a draughtsman at MGM's British Borehamwood facilities in 1956. His father was a supervising carpenter at the same studio.
- Graysmark was a consummate professional, sought-after by many first-rate directors. According to Clint Eastwood: "When I work with someone and I like the work they do, I'll continue to work with them. And John delivers. Not only is he the premiere production designer out of England, but he's not a prima donna. He's a straight-shooter who takes initiative, has experience, and is easy to talk to." (American Film, June 1990).
- He was a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, Art Directors Branch, and the Art Directors Guild, Local 800. In the UK, he was a member of the Association of Cinematograph Technicians (aka A.C.T.) and was President of the British Film Designers Guild (aka B.F.D.G.).
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