Began working as a set decorator in television in 1957. Worked in that capacity in films from 1959 until 1964 (BUTTERFIELD 8, 1960; SPLENDOR IN THE GRASS, 1961; DAVID AND LISA and LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT, both 1962; and LILITH, 1964). Became Art Director for features and TV in 1963 (AMERICA, AMERICA); other notable (non-nominated) credits include THE GROUP, 1966; HURRY SUNDOWN, 1967; FUNNY GIRL, 1968; THE ARRANGEMENT, 1969; THE CANDIDATE, and THE EFFECT OF GAMMA RAYS ON MAN-IN-THE-MOON MARIGOLDS, both 1972; THE FRIENDS OF EDDIE COYLE, 1973; THE STEPFORD WIVES and THE HAPPY HOOKER, both 1975; JULIA, 1977; EYES OF LAURA MARS and KING OF THE GYPSIES, both 1978; CHAPTER TWO, 1979; WHOSE LIFE IS IT ANYWAY?, 1981; PLACES IN THE HEART, 1984; JAGGED EDGE, 1985; CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD, 1986; BLACK WIDOW, 1987; LITTLE NIKITA and ARTHUR 2: ON THE ROCKS, both 1988; and STEEL MAGNOLIAS, 1989.  Art Direction/Set Decoration (Black & White) 1961: THE HUSTLER - Set Decoration  Nominated for Art Direction/Set Decoration (Color) 1963: THE CARDINAL - Set Decoration  Art Direction/Set Decoration (Black & White) 1963: AMERICA, AMERICA - Set Decoration  Nominated for Art Direction/Set Decoration 1976: THE LAST TYCOON - Art Direction (w. Jack Collis) 4 nominations, 2 Awards