Peter Howitt
Peter Howitt is an English set decorator whose work contributed to the visual fabric of several major productions in the late 20th century. Born on January 1, 1928, in London, England, UK, Howitt’s career in film decoration spanned high-profile projects across different genres, from adventure epics to comic book adaptations.
Biography
Peter Howitt is an English set decorator whose work contributed to the visual fabric of several major productions in the late 20th century. Born on January 1, 1928, in London, England, UK, Howitt’s career in film decoration spanned high-profile projects across different genres, from adventure epics to comic book adaptations. The role of a set decorator involves selecting and arranging furniture, props, and set dressing to enhance the authenticity and atmosphere of a film’s environments, a task that requires both technical skill and creative judgment.
Howitt’s credited filmography includes three entries in the Indiana Jones series and one in the Superman franchise. In 1984, they worked as set decorator on Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, contributing to the film’s exotic and immersive…




