Born Klaus Adam in Berlin, Germany; his family emigrated to England to avoid the Nazis in 1934; studied architecture at London University and was the only German RAF fighter pilot in WW II. He entered the film industry in 1947 as a draftsman on THIS WAS A WOMAN, became an art director in mid-50s and a production designer in the early 60s. His work has been known for its stylish inventiveness and sense of humor. Among his creations was the War Room in DR. STRANGELOVE... (1964) and the glittering interior of Fort Knox in GOLDFINGER (1964). He shared an Oscar for the art direction on Kubrick's BARRY LYNDON (1975) and won his own for THE MADNESS OF KING GEORGE (1994). Other recent credits include BOYS ON THE SIDE (1995), BOGUS (1996), IN & OUT (1997), THE OUT-OF-TOWNERS (1999) and TAKING SIDES (2001).  Nominated for Art Direction/Set Decoration (Color) 1956: AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS - Art Direction (w. James W. Sullivan)  Art Direction/Set Decoration 1975: BARRY LYNDON - Art Direction (w. Roy Walker)  Nominated for Art Direction/Set Decoration 1977: THE SPY WHO LOVED ME (w. Peter Lamont & Hugh Scaife)  Nominated for Best Achievement in Art Direction 1993: ADDAMS FAMILY VALUES - Art Direction  Achievement in Art Direction 1994: THE MADNESS OF KING GEORGE - Art Direction 5 nominations, 2 Awards