Gender
Male
Born
Nov 19, 1908
Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Died
Apr 06, 2007
Santa Monica, California, USA
Designer Assistant
Relations
Husband of
Phyllis Jenkins (1955 - 2004) her death
Comments
George Jenkins won an Oscar for his work on the 1976 film "All the President's Men." He worked on more than 30 motion pictures as an Art Director or Production Designer. He received a second Oscar nomination for 1979's "The China Syndrome."
  • CREDITS
    Sly Fox (Apr 01, 2004 - Aug 29, 2004)
    • Scenic Design by George Jenkins
    PlayComedyRevival
    Sly Fox (Dec 14, 1976 - Feb 19, 1978)
    • Production Design by George Jenkins
    • Lighting Design by George Jenkins
    PlayComedyOriginal
    Night Watch (Feb 28, 1972 - Jun 10, 1972)
    • Scenic Design by George Jenkins
    PlayOriginal
    The Only Game in Town (May 20, 1968 - Jun 01, 1968)
    • Scenic Design by George Jenkins
    PlayOriginal
    Wait Until Dark (Feb 02, 1966 - Dec 31, 1966)
    • Scenic Design by George Jenkins
    • Lighting Design by George Jenkins
    PlayDramaOriginal
    The Royal Hunt of the Sun (Oct 26, 1965 - Jun 11, 1966)
    • New York Production Supervised by George Jenkins
    PlayOriginal
    Generation (Oct 06, 1965 - Jun 25, 1966)
    • Scenic Design by George Jenkins
    • Lighting Design by George Jenkins
    PlayComedyOriginal
    Catch Me if You Can (Mar 09, 1965 - Jun 05, 1965)
    • Scenic Design by George Jenkins
    • Lighting Design by George Jenkins
    PlayOriginal
    Jennie (Oct 17, 1963 - Dec 28, 1963)
    • Scenic Design by George Jenkins
    MusicalOriginal
    Step on a Crack (Oct 17, 1962 - Oct 17, 1962)
    • Scenic Design by George Jenkins
    • Lighting Design by George Jenkins
    PlayOriginal
    A Thousand Clowns (Apr 05, 1962 - Apr 13, 1963)
    • Scenic Design by George Jenkins
    • Lighting Design by George Jenkins
    PlayComedyOriginal
    13 Daughters (Mar 02, 1961 - Mar 25, 1961)
    • Scenic Design by George Jenkins
    • Lighting Design by George Jenkins
    MusicalOriginal
    Critic's Choice (Dec 14, 1960 - May 27, 1961)
    • Production Design by George Jenkins
    PlayComedyOriginal
    One More River (Mar 18, 1960 - Mar 19, 1960)
    • Scenic Design by George Jenkins
    • Lighting Design by George Jenkins
    PlayOriginal
    Jolly's Progress (Dec 05, 1959 - Dec 12, 1959)
    • Scenic Design by George Jenkins
    PlayOriginal
    The Miracle Worker (Oct 19, 1959 - Jul 01, 1961)
    • Scenic Design by George Jenkins
    • Lighting Design by George Jenkins
    PlayDramaOriginal
    Tall Story (Jan 29, 1959 - May 02, 1959)
    • Scenic Design by George Jenkins
    • Lighting Design by George Jenkins
    PlayComedyOriginal
    Cue for Passion (Nov 25, 1958 - Dec 27, 1958)
    • Production Design by George Jenkins
    • Lighting Design by George Jenkins
    PlayDramaOriginal
    Once More, With Feeling (Oct 21, 1958 - Jun 06, 1959)
    • Scenic Design by George Jenkins
    • Lighting Design by George Jenkins
    PlayComedyOriginal
    Two for the Seesaw (Jan 16, 1958 - Oct 31, 1959)
    • Scenic Design by George Jenkins
    • Lighting Design by George Jenkins
    PlayDramaOriginal
    Rumple (Nov 06, 1957 - Dec 14, 1957)
    • Scenic Design by George Jenkins
    • Lighting Design by George Jenkins
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    The Happiest Millionaire (Nov 20, 1956 - Jul 13, 1957)
    • Scenic Design by George Jenkins
    • Lighting Design by George Jenkins
    PlayComedyOriginal
    Too Late the Phalarope (Oct 11, 1956 - Nov 10, 1956)
    • Scenic Design by George Jenkins
    • Lighting Design by George Jenkins
    PlayOriginal
    The Desk Set (Oct 24, 1955 - Jul 07, 1956)
    • Scenic Design by George Jenkins
    • Lighting Design by George Jenkins
    PlayComedyOriginal
    Ankles Aweigh (Apr 18, 1955 - Sep 17, 1955)
    • Scenic Design by George Jenkins
    • Lighting Design by George Jenkins
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    The Bad Seed (Dec 08, 1954 - Sep 27, 1955)
    • Scenic Design by George Jenkins
    • Lighting Design by George Jenkins
    PlayOriginal
    The Immoralist (Feb 08, 1954 - May 01, 1954)
    • Scenic Design by George Jenkins
    PlayDramaOriginal
    Gently Does It (Oct 28, 1953 - Nov 28, 1953)
    • Scenic Design by George Jenkins
    • Lighting Design by George Jenkins
    PlayDrama ThrillerOriginal
    Touchstone (Feb 03, 1953 - Feb 07, 1953)
    • Scenic Design by George Jenkins
    • Lighting Design by George Jenkins
    PlayDramaOriginal
    Three Wishes for Jamie (Mar 21, 1952 - Jun 07, 1952)
    • Scenic Design by George Jenkins
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    Bell, Book and Candle (Nov 14, 1950 - Jun 02, 1951)
    • Scenic Design by George Jenkins
    • Lighting Design by George Jenkins
    PlayComedyOriginal
    The Curious Savage (Oct 24, 1950 - Nov 18, 1950)
    • Production Design by George Jenkins
    • Lighting Design by George Jenkins
    PlayComedyOriginal
    Lost in the Stars (Oct 30, 1949 - Jul 01, 1950)
    • Scenic Design by George Jenkins
    MusicalTragedyOriginal
    Time for Elizabeth (Sep 27, 1948 - Oct 02, 1948)
    • Scenic Design by George Jenkins
    PlayComedyOriginal
    Tonight at 8:30 (Feb 23, 1948 - Mar 13, 1948)
    • Fumed Oak
    • Scenic Design by George Jenkins
    PlayComedy One ActRevival
    • Hands Across the Sea
    • Scenic Design by George Jenkins
    PlayOne Act SatireRevival
    • Shadow Play
    • Scenic Design by George Jenkins
    PlayOne Act Play with musicRevival
    Tonight at 8:30 (Feb 20, 1948 - Mar 13, 1948)
    • Family Album
    • Scenic Design by George Jenkins
    PlayComedy Play with music One ActRevival
    • Red Peppers
    • Scenic Design by George Jenkins
    PlayComedy One Act BurlesqueRevival
    • Ways and Means
    • Scenic Design by George Jenkins
    PlayComedy One ActRevival
    The French Touch (Dec 08, 1945 - Jan 05, 1946)
    • Scenic Design by George Jenkins
    • Lighting Design by George Jenkins
    PlayOriginal
    Strange Fruit (Nov 29, 1945 - Jan 19, 1946)
    • Scenic Design by George Jenkins
    • Lighting Design by George Jenkins
    PlayOriginal
    Are You With It? (Nov 10, 1945 - Jun 29, 1946)
    • Scenic Design by George Jenkins
    • Lighting Design by George Jenkins
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    Memphis Bound! (May 24, 1945 - Jun 23, 1945)
    • Scenic Design by George Jenkins
    • Lighting Design by George Jenkins
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    Common Ground (Apr 25, 1945 - Jun 23, 1945)
    • Scenic Design by George Jenkins
    • Lighting Design by George Jenkins
    PlayOriginal
    Dark of the Moon (Mar 14, 1945 - Dec 15, 1945)
    • Scenic Design by George Jenkins
    • Lighting Design by George Jenkins
    PlayOriginal
    I Remember Mama (Oct 19, 1944 - Jun 29, 1946)
    • Production Design by George Jenkins
    • Lighting Design by George Jenkins
    PlayComedyOriginal
    Allah Be Praised! (Apr 20, 1944 - May 06, 1944)
    • Scenic Design by George Jenkins
    • Lighting Design by George Jenkins
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    Mexican Hayride (Jan 28, 1944 - Mar 17, 1945)
    • Scenic Design by George Jenkins
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    Early to Bed (Jun 17, 1943 - May 13, 1944)
    • Scenic Design by George Jenkins
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    The Land Is Bright (Oct 28, 1941 - Jan 03, 1942)
    • Technical Assistant to Mr. Mielziner: George Jenkins
    PlayOriginal
    The Wookey (Sep 10, 1941 - Jan 03, 1942)
    • Assistant to Jo Mielziner: George Jenkins
    PlayOriginal
    Watch on the Rhine (Apr 01, 1941 - Feb 21, 1942)
    • Assistant to Jo Mielziner: George Jenkins
    PlayDramaOriginal
    Stars In Your Eyes (Feb 09, 1939 - May 27, 1939)
    • Assistant to Jo Mielziner: George Jenkins
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    The Boys from Syracuse (Nov 23, 1938 - Jun 10, 1939)
    • Assistant to Mr. Mielziner: George Jenkins
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    Sly Fox (Mar 06, 1978 - May 26, 1978)
    • Scenic Design by George Jenkins
    • Lighting Design by George Jenkins
    PlayComedyOriginal
    Two for the Seesaw (Sep 28, 1959 - Feb 13, 1960)
    • Scenic Design by George Jenkins
    • Lighting Design by George Jenkins
    PlayDramaOriginal
    Two for the Seesaw (Oct 06, 1958 - Jul 18, 1959)
    • Scenic Design by George Jenkins
    • Lighting Design by George Jenkins
    PlayDramaOriginal
  • AWARDS

    Tony Award®

     

    Best Scenic Design (Musical)

    1961 | Nominee  | 13 Daughters
    Scenic Design by George Jenkins
     

    Best Scenic Design (Play)

    1960 | Nominee  | The Miracle Worker
    Scenic Design by George Jenkins
     

    Best Scenic Design

    1957 | Nominee  | Too Late the Phalarope
    Scenic Design by George Jenkins
     

    Best Scenic Design

    1957 | Nominee  | The Happiest Millionaire
    Scenic Design by George Jenkins

    Drama Desk Award

     

    Outstanding Set Design

    1977 | Nominee  | Sly Fox
    Production Design by George Jenkins
Sly Fox (Apr 01, 2004 - Aug 29, 2004)
  • Scenic Design by George Jenkins
PlayComedyRevival
Sly Fox (Dec 14, 1976 - Feb 19, 1978)
  • Production Design by George Jenkins
  • Lighting Design by George Jenkins
PlayComedyOriginal
Night Watch (Feb 28, 1972 - Jun 10, 1972)
  • Scenic Design by George Jenkins
PlayOriginal
The Only Game in Town (May 20, 1968 - Jun 01, 1968)
  • Scenic Design by George Jenkins
PlayOriginal
Wait Until Dark (Feb 02, 1966 - Dec 31, 1966)
  • Scenic Design by George Jenkins
  • Lighting Design by George Jenkins
PlayDramaOriginal
The Royal Hunt of the Sun (Oct 26, 1965 - Jun 11, 1966)
  • New York Production Supervised by George Jenkins
PlayOriginal
Generation (Oct 06, 1965 - Jun 25, 1966)
  • Scenic Design by George Jenkins
  • Lighting Design by George Jenkins
PlayComedyOriginal
Catch Me if You Can (Mar 09, 1965 - Jun 05, 1965)
  • Scenic Design by George Jenkins
  • Lighting Design by George Jenkins
PlayOriginal
Jennie (Oct 17, 1963 - Dec 28, 1963)
  • Scenic Design by George Jenkins
MusicalOriginal
Step on a Crack (Oct 17, 1962 - Oct 17, 1962)
  • Scenic Design by George Jenkins
  • Lighting Design by George Jenkins
PlayOriginal
A Thousand Clowns (Apr 05, 1962 - Apr 13, 1963)
  • Scenic Design by George Jenkins
  • Lighting Design by George Jenkins
PlayComedyOriginal
13 Daughters (Mar 02, 1961 - Mar 25, 1961)
  • Scenic Design by George Jenkins
  • Lighting Design by George Jenkins
MusicalOriginal
Critic's Choice (Dec 14, 1960 - May 27, 1961)
  • Production Design by George Jenkins
PlayComedyOriginal
One More River (Mar 18, 1960 - Mar 19, 1960)
  • Scenic Design by George Jenkins
  • Lighting Design by George Jenkins
PlayOriginal
Jolly's Progress (Dec 05, 1959 - Dec 12, 1959)
  • Scenic Design by George Jenkins
PlayOriginal
The Miracle Worker (Oct 19, 1959 - Jul 01, 1961)
  • Scenic Design by George Jenkins
  • Lighting Design by George Jenkins
PlayDramaOriginal
Tall Story (Jan 29, 1959 - May 02, 1959)
  • Scenic Design by George Jenkins
  • Lighting Design by George Jenkins
PlayComedyOriginal
Cue for Passion (Nov 25, 1958 - Dec 27, 1958)
  • Production Design by George Jenkins
  • Lighting Design by George Jenkins
PlayDramaOriginal
Once More, With Feeling (Oct 21, 1958 - Jun 06, 1959)
  • Scenic Design by George Jenkins
  • Lighting Design by George Jenkins
PlayComedyOriginal
Two for the Seesaw (Jan 16, 1958 - Oct 31, 1959)
  • Scenic Design by George Jenkins
  • Lighting Design by George Jenkins
PlayDramaOriginal
Rumple (Nov 06, 1957 - Dec 14, 1957)
  • Scenic Design by George Jenkins
  • Lighting Design by George Jenkins
MusicalComedyOriginal
The Happiest Millionaire (Nov 20, 1956 - Jul 13, 1957)
  • Scenic Design by George Jenkins
  • Lighting Design by George Jenkins
PlayComedyOriginal
Too Late the Phalarope (Oct 11, 1956 - Nov 10, 1956)
  • Scenic Design by George Jenkins
  • Lighting Design by George Jenkins
PlayOriginal
The Desk Set (Oct 24, 1955 - Jul 07, 1956)
  • Scenic Design by George Jenkins
  • Lighting Design by George Jenkins
PlayComedyOriginal
Ankles Aweigh (Apr 18, 1955 - Sep 17, 1955)
  • Scenic Design by George Jenkins
  • Lighting Design by George Jenkins
MusicalComedyOriginal
The Bad Seed (Dec 08, 1954 - Sep 27, 1955)
  • Scenic Design by George Jenkins
  • Lighting Design by George Jenkins
PlayOriginal
The Immoralist (Feb 08, 1954 - May 01, 1954)
  • Scenic Design by George Jenkins
PlayDramaOriginal
Gently Does It (Oct 28, 1953 - Nov 28, 1953)
  • Scenic Design by George Jenkins
  • Lighting Design by George Jenkins
PlayDrama ThrillerOriginal
Touchstone (Feb 03, 1953 - Feb 07, 1953)
  • Scenic Design by George Jenkins
  • Lighting Design by George Jenkins
PlayDramaOriginal
Three Wishes for Jamie (Mar 21, 1952 - Jun 07, 1952)
  • Scenic Design by George Jenkins
MusicalComedyOriginal
Bell, Book and Candle (Nov 14, 1950 - Jun 02, 1951)
  • Scenic Design by George Jenkins
  • Lighting Design by George Jenkins
PlayComedyOriginal
The Curious Savage (Oct 24, 1950 - Nov 18, 1950)
  • Production Design by George Jenkins
  • Lighting Design by George Jenkins
PlayComedyOriginal
Lost in the Stars (Oct 30, 1949 - Jul 01, 1950)
  • Scenic Design by George Jenkins
MusicalTragedyOriginal
Time for Elizabeth (Sep 27, 1948 - Oct 02, 1948)
  • Scenic Design by George Jenkins
PlayComedyOriginal
Tonight at 8:30 (Feb 23, 1948 - Mar 13, 1948)
  • Fumed Oak
  • Scenic Design by George Jenkins
PlayComedy One ActRevival
  • Hands Across the Sea
  • Scenic Design by George Jenkins
PlayOne Act SatireRevival
  • Shadow Play
  • Scenic Design by George Jenkins
PlayOne Act Play with musicRevival
Tonight at 8:30 (Feb 20, 1948 - Mar 13, 1948)
  • Family Album
  • Scenic Design by George Jenkins
PlayComedy Play with music One ActRevival
  • Red Peppers
  • Scenic Design by George Jenkins
PlayComedy One Act BurlesqueRevival
  • Ways and Means
  • Scenic Design by George Jenkins
PlayComedy One ActRevival
The French Touch (Dec 08, 1945 - Jan 05, 1946)
  • Scenic Design by George Jenkins
  • Lighting Design by George Jenkins
PlayOriginal
Strange Fruit (Nov 29, 1945 - Jan 19, 1946)
  • Scenic Design by George Jenkins
  • Lighting Design by George Jenkins
PlayOriginal
Are You With It? (Nov 10, 1945 - Jun 29, 1946)
  • Scenic Design by George Jenkins
  • Lighting Design by George Jenkins
MusicalComedyOriginal
Memphis Bound! (May 24, 1945 - Jun 23, 1945)
  • Scenic Design by George Jenkins
  • Lighting Design by George Jenkins
MusicalComedyOriginal
Common Ground (Apr 25, 1945 - Jun 23, 1945)
  • Scenic Design by George Jenkins
  • Lighting Design by George Jenkins
PlayOriginal
Dark of the Moon (Mar 14, 1945 - Dec 15, 1945)
  • Scenic Design by George Jenkins
  • Lighting Design by George Jenkins
PlayOriginal
I Remember Mama (Oct 19, 1944 - Jun 29, 1946)
  • Production Design by George Jenkins
  • Lighting Design by George Jenkins
PlayComedyOriginal
Allah Be Praised! (Apr 20, 1944 - May 06, 1944)
  • Scenic Design by George Jenkins
  • Lighting Design by George Jenkins
MusicalComedyOriginal
Mexican Hayride (Jan 28, 1944 - Mar 17, 1945)
  • Scenic Design by George Jenkins
MusicalComedyOriginal
Early to Bed (Jun 17, 1943 - May 13, 1944)
  • Scenic Design by George Jenkins
MusicalComedyOriginal
The Land Is Bright (Oct 28, 1941 - Jan 03, 1942)
  • Technical Assistant to Mr. Mielziner: George Jenkins
PlayOriginal
The Wookey (Sep 10, 1941 - Jan 03, 1942)
  • Assistant to Jo Mielziner: George Jenkins
PlayOriginal
Watch on the Rhine (Apr 01, 1941 - Feb 21, 1942)
  • Assistant to Jo Mielziner: George Jenkins
PlayDramaOriginal
Stars In Your Eyes (Feb 09, 1939 - May 27, 1939)
  • Assistant to Jo Mielziner: George Jenkins
MusicalComedyOriginal
The Boys from Syracuse (Nov 23, 1938 - Jun 10, 1939)
  • Assistant to Mr. Mielziner: George Jenkins
MusicalComedyOriginal
Sly Fox (Mar 06, 1978 - May 26, 1978)
  • Scenic Design by George Jenkins
  • Lighting Design by George Jenkins
PlayComedyOriginal
Two for the Seesaw (Sep 28, 1959 - Feb 13, 1960)
  • Scenic Design by George Jenkins
  • Lighting Design by George Jenkins
PlayDramaOriginal
Two for the Seesaw (Oct 06, 1958 - Jul 18, 1959)
  • Scenic Design by George Jenkins
  • Lighting Design by George Jenkins
PlayDramaOriginal

Tony Award®

 

Best Scenic Design (Musical)

1961 | Nominee  | 13 Daughters
Scenic Design by George Jenkins
 

Best Scenic Design (Play)

1960 | Nominee  | The Miracle Worker
Scenic Design by George Jenkins
 

Best Scenic Design

1957 | Nominee  | Too Late the Phalarope
Scenic Design by George Jenkins
 

Best Scenic Design

1957 | Nominee  | The Happiest Millionaire
Scenic Design by George Jenkins

Drama Desk Award

 

Outstanding Set Design

1977 | Nominee  | Sly Fox
Production Design by George Jenkins

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