Edwin Booth Willis (January 28, 1893 – November 26, 1963) was an American motion picture set designer and decorator. Willis worked exclusively at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer studios for his entire career. During his career as a set designer Willis worked on over 600 separate productions. The Internet Movie Database lists his 577 film credits as set decorator, 163 credits as interior decorator and 24 credits as art director. Edwin B. Willis was nominated for the Academy Award in his profession 32 times, in certain years receiving multiple nominations. Willis won the Oscar on eight occasions. He was born in Decatur, Illinois and died of cancer in Hollywood, in 1963. His older sister was Hollywood film editor Verna Willis.
Edwin B. Willis has 543 screen credits in a career dating back to 1925. Their work spans 18 cinematic universes — most prominently Dr. Kildare Collection with 12 titles. Signature works include The Wizard of Oz, Singin' in the Rain, Little Women. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 18 universes
