Joseph Alves, a celebrated and accomplished American film production designer, whose remarkable career has spanned decades, was born on May 21, 1936, in the charming city of San Leandro, located in the state of California, on the West Coast of the United States.
He is particularly renowned for his exceptional and groundbreaking work on three films within the popular Jaws franchise, a series of thriller movies that have captivated audiences worldwide, including the third installment, Jaws 3-D, which he had the distinction of directing.