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'''John Barry''' (1935 – 1 June 1979) was a British film [[production designer]], known for his work on ''[[Star Wars (film)|Star Wars]]'', for which he received the [[Academy Award for Best Production Design|Academy Award for Best Art Direction]].
'''John Barry''' (3 July 1935 – 1 June 1979) was a British film [[production designer]], known for his work on ''[[Star Wars (film)|Star Wars]]'', for which he received the [[Academy Award for Best Production Design|Academy Award for Best Art Direction]].


==Career==
==Career==
Born in [[London]], Barry worked as an architect with experience in stage design. He entered the film business as a draughtsman on the epic [[Elizabeth Taylor]] film ''[[Cleopatra (1963 film)|Cleopatra]]'' in 1963.<ref>{{harvnb|Arnold|1980|pp=119–120}}</ref><ref name=R57>{{harvnb|Rinzler|2007|pp=57–58}}</ref> He went on to assist art director [[Elliot Scott]] on the 1960s spy television series ''[[Danger Man]]'', which starred [[Patrick McGoohan]].<ref name=R57/> His first project as art director was on the 1968 film ''[[Decline and Fall... of a Birdwatcher]]''.
Born in [[London]] on 3 July 1935,<ref>{{cite web |title=John Barry |url=https://search.ancestry.co.uk/cgi-bin/sse.dll?indiv=1&dbid=7579&h=46548085&tid=&pid=&queryId=3cdb5d743f60c0d4a58b34c9a7ab5dcf&usePUB=true&_phsrc=Dqh5771&_phstart=successSource&_gl=1*dyitkw*_ga*MTE5NjUxMzc1LjE2Mjg3OTI3Mjc.*_ga_4QT8FMEX30*NmJmNDQyN2UtYzE1YS00NjUxLWIxOGMtZDEyYTAwMjIzMmJhLjM4Ni4xLjE2ODA3NzYwMTIuMC4wLjA. |publisher=England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916–2007 |access-date=6 April 2023}}</ref> Barry worked as an architect with experience in stage design. He entered the film business as a draughtsman on the epic [[Elizabeth Taylor]] film ''[[Cleopatra (1963 film)|Cleopatra]]'' in 1963.<ref>{{harvnb|Arnold|1980|pp=119–120}}</ref><ref name=R57>{{harvnb|Rinzler|2007|pp=57–58}}</ref> He went on to assist art director [[Elliot Scott]] on the 1960s spy television series ''[[Danger Man]]'', which starred [[Patrick McGoohan]].<ref name=R57/> His first project as art director was on the 1968 film ''[[Decline and Fall... of a Birdwatcher]]''.


Barry then became production designer on the [[Clint Eastwood]] action film ''[[Kelly's Heroes]]'' in 1970. Barry was offered the job of designer by [[Stanley Kubrick]] for his never-completed film ''Napoleon'', working on the project for a week. Kubrick hired him again as production designer on ''[[A Clockwork Orange (film)|A Clockwork Orange]]'' in 1971.<ref name=R57/> He was production designer on the 1973 science fiction film ''[[Phase IV (1974 film)|Phase IV]]''.
Barry then became production designer on the [[Clint Eastwood]] action film ''[[Kelly's Heroes]]'' in 1970. Barry was offered the job of production designer by [[Stanley Kubrick]] for his never-completed film ''Napoleon'', working on the project for a week. Kubrick hired him again as the production designer on ''[[A Clockwork Orange (film)|A Clockwork Orange]]'' in 1971.<ref name=R57/> He was production designer on the 1973 science fiction film ''[[Phase IV (1974 film)|Phase IV]]''.


He worked on the fantasy musical ''[[The Little Prince (1974 film)|The Little Prince]]'' in 1974. Following a recommendation from Scott, [[George Lucas]] travelled to [[Mexico]] where Barry was working on ''[[Lucky Lady]]'' and hired him as production designer for ''Star Wars''. Barry thought the allotted time of seven months to design and build the film's sets was just enough and he took the job.<ref name=R57/>
Barry worked on the fantasy musical ''[[The Little Prince (1974 film)|The Little Prince]]'' in 1974. Following a recommendation from Scott, [[George Lucas]] travelled to [[Mexico]] where Barry was working on ''[[Lucky Lady]]'' and hired him as production designer for ''Star Wars''. Barry thought the allotted time of seven months to design and build the film's sets was just enough and he took the job.<ref name=R57/>


He later worked on [[Alexander Salkind]]'s ''[[Superman (1978 film)|Superman]]'' and ''[[Superman II]]''. Following these box office hits Barry was given the chance to direct his own project, the science fiction film ''[[Saturn 3]]''. During filming, Barry fell out with the movie's star [[Kirk Douglas]] and was replaced by [[Stanley Donen]].
Barry later worked on [[Alexander Salkind]]'s ''[[Superman (1978 film)|Superman]]'' and ''[[Superman II]]''. Following these box office hits Barry was given the chance to direct his own project, the science fiction film ''[[Saturn 3]]''. During filming, Barry fell out with the movie's star [[Kirk Douglas]] and was replaced by [[Stanley Donen]].


He was soon hired by [[George Lucas]] as a second unit director on ''[[The Empire Strikes Back]]''.<ref>{{cite web| url= https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/sci-fi/38736/saturn-3-the-1980s-weirdest-sci-fi-movie | website= DenOfGeek.com| title= Saturn 3, the 1980s' Weirdest Sci-fi Movie}}</ref> On 31 May 1979, two weeks into filming, he collapsed on-set and was hospitalized with a 104-degree temperature. He died at 2 A.M. on 1 June from [[meningitis]]. His memorial was held on 11 June at St Paul's Church, [[Grove Park, Hounslow]], London; Barry was cremated that day.<ref>{{harvnb|Rinzler|2010|pp=166–167}}</ref>
Barry was soon hired by [[George Lucas]] as a second unit director on ''[[The Empire Strikes Back]]''.<ref>{{cite web| url= https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/sci-fi/38736/saturn-3-the-1980s-weirdest-sci-fi-movie | website= DenOfGeek.com| title= Saturn 3, the 1980s' Weirdest Sci-fi Movie}}</ref> On 31 May 1979, two weeks into filming, he collapsed on-set and was hospitalised with a 104-degree temperature. He died on 1 June of [[meningitis]]. His memorial was held on 11 June at St. Paul's Church, [[Grove Park, Hounslow]], London; Barry was cremated that day.<ref>{{harvnb|Rinzler|2010|pp=166–167}}</ref>


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Latest revision as of 13:44, 27 August 2024

John Barry
Barry in 1978
Born(1935-07-03)3 July 1935
London, England
Died1 June 1979(1979-06-01) (aged 43)
London, England
Occupation(s)Production designer, writer

John Barry (3 July 1935 – 1 June 1979) was a British film production designer, known for his work on Star Wars, for which he received the Academy Award for Best Art Direction.

Career

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Born in London on 3 July 1935,[1] Barry worked as an architect with experience in stage design. He entered the film business as a draughtsman on the epic Elizabeth Taylor film Cleopatra in 1963.[2][3] He went on to assist art director Elliot Scott on the 1960s spy television series Danger Man, which starred Patrick McGoohan.[3] His first project as art director was on the 1968 film Decline and Fall... of a Birdwatcher.

Barry then became production designer on the Clint Eastwood action film Kelly's Heroes in 1970. Barry was offered the job of production designer by Stanley Kubrick for his never-completed film Napoleon, working on the project for a week. Kubrick hired him again as the production designer on A Clockwork Orange in 1971.[3] He was production designer on the 1973 science fiction film Phase IV.

Barry worked on the fantasy musical The Little Prince in 1974. Following a recommendation from Scott, George Lucas travelled to Mexico where Barry was working on Lucky Lady and hired him as production designer for Star Wars. Barry thought the allotted time of seven months to design and build the film's sets was just enough and he took the job.[3]

Barry later worked on Alexander Salkind's Superman and Superman II. Following these box office hits Barry was given the chance to direct his own project, the science fiction film Saturn 3. During filming, Barry fell out with the movie's star Kirk Douglas and was replaced by Stanley Donen.

Barry was soon hired by George Lucas as a second unit director on The Empire Strikes Back.[4] On 31 May 1979, two weeks into filming, he collapsed on-set and was hospitalised with a 104-degree temperature. He died on 1 June of meningitis. His memorial was held on 11 June at St. Paul's Church, Grove Park, Hounslow, London; Barry was cremated that day.[5]

References

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Footnotes
  1. ^ "John Barry". England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916–2007. Retrieved 6 April 2023.
  2. ^ Arnold 1980, pp. 119–120
  3. ^ a b c d Rinzler 2007, pp. 57–58
  4. ^ "Saturn 3, the 1980s' Weirdest Sci-fi Movie". DenOfGeek.com.
  5. ^ Rinzler 2010, pp. 166–167
Bibliography
  • Arnold, Alan (1980). Once Upon A Galaxy: A Journal of the Making of The Empire Strikes Back. Ballantine Books.
  • Rinzler, J. W. (2007). The Making of Star Wars: The Definitive Story Behind the Original Film. Ebury Press. ISBN 978-0-09-192499-7.
  • Rinzler, J. W. (2010). The Making of the Empire Strikes Back. London: Aurum Press Ltd.
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