Victor A. Gangelin
1899–1967 (age 68)
Actor
Biography
Victor A. Gangelin was a talented artist who contributed to Hollywood’s visual storytelling as a costume designer and set decorator, winning acclaim for his meticulous craftsmanship. His eye for period detail and ability to support character through wardrobe were essential to classics such as West Side Story and other mid-century productions.
His peers admired his steady hand behind the scenes, and his artistic legacy endures in the lush mise-en-scenes that continue to dazzle audiences.