What did Stuart Craig win an Oscar for? Achievements, popular movies and more explored as production designer dies at 83

British production designer and art director Stuart Craig has reportedly passed away on September 7. Before creating the magical world of the Harry Potter franchise, Stuart had bagged six Oscar nominations and three wins, including Gandhi (1983), Dangerous Liaisons (1989), and The English Patient (1997), per Deadline. Other movies credited to his name include The Elephant Man, The Secret Garden, and Chaplin.

His passing was confirmed by a long-time friend and colleague, Neil Lamont, via a Facebook post. Neil noted that the duo had first met on the set of The English Patient. He revealed that it was on the sets that Neil first saw Craig's mastery of "pencil drawings" and recognised that Craig was a "true gentleman." Neil disclosed that Craig passed away following his battle with Parkinson's disease.

Everything we know about Stuart Craig's achievements and work as a production designer

Stuart Craig has reportedly passed away, leaving behind a legacy of unforgettable film sets and designs. In a 2017 interview with M&E, Craig had revealed that after wrapping up his work for the Harry Potter movies, he was at the time designing the set for "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Orlando." Even with the advent of advanced technology for designing, Craig revealed that he continued to draw with his "wooden pencil", a companion that helped him win multiple accolades.

Although Craig won multiple Academy Awards, he found the experience "intimidating." He noted,

"You enjoy it hugely when it’s past. Sitting there waiting for that decision, it concentrates the mind."

Apart from the wins, Stuart Craig described his experience of designing the movie sets as wholesome and described it as a "tremendous run." According to The Wrap, JK Rowling's Harry Potter series and its subsequent spinoffs, Fantastic Beasts, earned two Oscars and six BAFTA nominations. Owing to his notable contributions to the film industry, Stuart was reportedly awarded the Lifetime Achievement award at the "British Film Designers Guild Awards" in February 2019, per Deadline.

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Hollywood Reporter noted that Stuart Craig is survived by his wife, Patricia Stangroom and their two children. Stuart's fans and followers paid tribute to him and expressed gratitude for creating the magical world of Harry Potter, which continues to be part of the childhood experiences for many.

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