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- John Bury was born on January 27, 1925 in Aberystwyth, Wales, UK. He was a production designer and costume designer, known for Aeschylus' Oresteia (Tony Harrison Adaptation), the National Theatre (1983), A Midsummer Night's Dream (1968) and The Homecoming (1973). He was married to Elizabeth Duffield and Margaret Greenwood. He died on November 12, 2000 in Gloucestershire, England, UK.
- SpousesElizabeth Duffield(1966 - November 12, 2000) (his death, 3 children)Margaret Greenwood(1947 - ?) (divorced, 1 child)
- In 1981, won two Tony Awards out of three record-breaking nominations for the same production, "Amadeus;" winning as Best Scenic Designer and Best Lighting Designer, while losing as Best Costume Designer. This coup followed five previous nominations: in 1967, as Best Scenic Designer for "The Homecoming;" in 1971, as Best Scenic Designer for "The Rothschilds;" in 1972, as both Best Scenic Designer and Best Lighting Designer for "Old Times;" and in 1977 as Best Lighting Designer for "No Man's Land."
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