Set decorator in American film from 1971 until 1992. Notable credits include THE GANG THAT COULDN'T SHOOT STRAIGHT (1971), DEATH WISH (1974), THREE DAYS OF THE CONDOR (1975), THIEVES (1977), RAGTIME (1981), DEATHTRAP and THE VERDICT (both 1982), THE KING OF COMEDY (1983), TURK 182! and A CHORUS LINE (both1985), THE MONEY PIT (1986), FATAL ATTRACTION and OUTRAGEOUS FORTUNE (both1987), LOCK UP (1989), STATE OF GRACE (1990) and BILLY BATHGATE (1991). His last film was HOME ALONE 2: LOST IN NEW YORK (1992). His son, George DeTitta Jr., is also a set decorator.  Nominated for Art Direction/Set Decoration 1981: RAGTIME - Set Decoration (w. George DeTitta, Jr. & Peter Howitt) 1 nomination