Norman Rockett

One of Hollywood's most respected set decorators, Academy Award-nominated Norman Rockett started out as a film editor for Fox Film Corp. During the early '50s, he assisted the property staff for 20th Century Fox. He eventually worked his way up to... more

One of Hollywood's most respected set decorators, Academy Award-nominated Norman Rockett started out as a film editor for Fox Film Corp. During the early '50s, he assisted the property staff for 20th Century Fox. He eventually worked his way up to full-fledged set designer. He has designed sets for a number of major features including The Greatest Story Ever Told (1965), Planet of the Apes (1968) and its first sequel, and a few Disney movies such as The Love Bug (1969) and its sequel. Rockett's Oscar nomination came from his designs in Tora! Tora! Tora! ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide less