William Sandell, a renowned production designer, was born on August 9, 1950, in Los Angeles, where he spent his formative years.
Initially, Sandell ventured into the film industry as a set dresser and assistant art director, working on low-budget exploitation films such as "Invasion of the Bee Girls" and "Zombie Prom".
His first credit as a production designer came in 1979 with the film "The Promise", marking the beginning of a long and illustrious career in the industry.
Throughout his illustrious career, Sandell has had the privilege of collaborating with acclaimed directors such as Wolfgang Petersen on projects like "Airforce One" and "The Perfect Storm".
One of his most notable contributions is the creation of the fictional town of Bedrock for the beloved animated film "The Flintstones", which often goes underappreciated.
Sandell's impressive portfolio also includes a BAFTA and Oscar nomination for his meticulous recreation of life on a 19th-century ship in "Master and Commander - the Far Side of the World".
In addition to his film work, Sandell is an avid collector of comic books, boasting a vast collection of over eight thousand volumes.
