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Paul Sylbert

Bio: Paul Sylbert (April 16, 1928 – November 19, 2016) was an American Academy Award-winning production designer, art director, and set designer who directed on occasion. Born in Brooklyn, New York, the son of a dressmaker, Sylbert grew up in the borough's Flatbush neighborhood and graduated from Erasmus Hall High School in 1946
Born: Mon, Apr 16 1928
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, USA

Death: Sat, Nov 19 2016
Paul Sylbert is 88 years old
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Poster of To End All Wars
To End All Wars
Paul Sylbert was 73 in To End All Wars as 'Production Design'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 02 2001
Poster of Conspiracy Theory
Conspiracy Theory
Paul Sylbert was 69 in Conspiracy Theory as 'Production Design'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 08 1997
Poster of Rosewood
Rosewood
Paul Sylbert was 68 in Rosewood as 'Production Design'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 21 1997
Poster of The Grass Harp
The Grass Harp
Paul Sylbert was 67 in The Grass Harp as 'Production Design'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 10 1995
Poster of Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home
Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home
Paul Sylbert was 67 in Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home as 'Production Design'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 19 1995
Poster of Milk Money
Milk Money
Paul Sylbert was 66 in Milk Money as 'Production Design'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 31 1994
Poster of Sliver
Sliver
Paul Sylbert was 65 in Sliver as 'Production Design'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 21 1993
Poster of The Prince of Tides
The Prince of Tides
Paul Sylbert was 63 in The Prince of Tides as 'Production Design'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 25 1991
Poster of Rush
Rush
Paul Sylbert was 63 in Rush as 'Production Design'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 22 1991
Poster of Career Opportunities
Career Opportunities
Paul Sylbert was 62 in Career Opportunities as 'Production Design'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 29 1991
Poster of Fresh Horses
Fresh Horses
Paul Sylbert was 60 in Fresh Horses as 'Production Design'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 18 1988
Poster of Biloxi Blues
Biloxi Blues
Paul Sylbert was 59 in Biloxi Blues as 'Production Design'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 25 1988
Poster of The Pick-up Artist
The Pick-up Artist
Paul Sylbert was 59 in The Pick-up Artist as 'Production Design'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 18 1987
Poster of Nadine
Nadine
Paul Sylbert was 59 in Nadine as 'Production Design'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 07 1987
Poster of Ishtar
Ishtar
Paul Sylbert was 59 in Ishtar as 'Production Design'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 15 1987
Poster of The Journey of Natty Gann
The Journey of Natty Gann
Paul Sylbert was 57 in The Journey of Natty Gann as 'Production Design'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 27 1985
Poster of Firstborn
Firstborn
Paul Sylbert was 56 in Firstborn as 'Production Design'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 26 1984
Poster of The Pope of Greenwich Village
The Pope of Greenwich Village
Paul Sylbert was 56 in The Pope of Greenwich Village as 'Production Design'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 22 1984
Poster of Gorky Park
Gorky Park
Paul Sylbert was 55 in Gorky Park as 'Production Design'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 15 1983
Poster of Wolfen
Wolfen
Paul Sylbert was 53 in Wolfen as 'Production Design'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 24 1981
Poster of Blow Out
Blow Out
Paul Sylbert was 53 in Blow Out as 'Production Design'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 24 1981
Poster of Nighthawks
Nighthawks
Paul Sylbert was 52 in Nighthawks as 'Story'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 17 1981
Poster of Resurrection
Resurrection
Paul Sylbert was 52 in Resurrection as 'Production Design'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 26 1980
Poster of Kramer vs. Kramer
Kramer vs. Kramer
Paul Sylbert was 51 in Kramer vs. Kramer as 'Production Design'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 07 1979
Poster of Hardcore
Hardcore
Paul Sylbert was 50 in Hardcore as 'Production Design'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 09 1979
Poster of Heaven Can Wait
Heaven Can Wait
Paul Sylbert was 50 in Heaven Can Wait as 'Production Design'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 28 1978
Poster of Mikey and Nicky
Mikey and Nicky
Paul Sylbert was 48 in Mikey and Nicky as 'Production Design'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 21 1976
Poster of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
Paul Sylbert was 47 in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest as 'Production Design'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 19 1975
Poster of The Drowning Pool
The Drowning Pool
Paul Sylbert was 47 in The Drowning Pool as 'Production Design'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 18 1975
Poster of Bad Company
Bad Company
Paul Sylbert was 44 in Bad Company as 'Production Design'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 08 1972
Poster of The Steagle
The Steagle
Paul Sylbert was 43 in The Steagle as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 15 1971
Poster of Riot
Riot
Paul Sylbert was 40 in Riot as 'Production Design'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 15 1969
Poster of The Tiger Makes Out
The Tiger Makes Out
Paul Sylbert was 39 in The Tiger Makes Out as 'Production Design'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 18 1967
Poster of Instant Love
Instant Love
Paul Sylbert was 36 in Instant Love as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 01 1964
Poster of Teenage Millionaire
Teenage Millionaire
Paul Sylbert was 33 in Teenage Millionaire as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 01 1961
Poster of A Face in the Crowd
A Face in the Crowd
Paul Sylbert was 29 in A Face in the Crowd as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 29 1957
Poster of Baby Doll
Baby Doll
Paul Sylbert was 28 in Baby Doll as 'Assistant Art Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 29 1956
Poster of The Wrong Man
The Wrong Man
Paul Sylbert was 28 in The Wrong Man as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 22 1956
Poster of Pontius Pilate
Pontius Pilate
Paul Sylbert was 23 in Pontius Pilate as 'Set Decoration'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 07 1952

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Poster of Reporter
Reporter
Paul Sylbert was 36+ in Reporter as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 25 1964
Poster of The Defenders
The Defenders
Paul Sylbert was 33+ in The Defenders as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 16 1961