Roland Anderson
Roland Anderson was an American art director active in Hollywood during the mid-20th century. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, on November 18, 1903, Anderson worked primarily in the art department, shaping the visual environments of major studio films.
Biography
Roland Anderson was an American art director active in Hollywood during the mid-20th century. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, on November 18, 1903, Anderson worked primarily in the art department, shaping the visual environments of major studio films. Their career spanned several decades, with contributions to productions that ranged from Westerns to comedies and dramas.
Anderson’s filmography includes six credited art direction roles, beginning with The Plainsman in 1936 and continuing through the 1950s and early 1960s. Among their notable works are Union Pacific, Carrie, and Alias Jesse James, which reflect the period’s emphasis on meticulous set design and atmospheric backgrounds. Their later credits include Breakfast at Tiffany's and Pocketful of Miracles, both released in 1961, demons…
