Oliver Smith was born on February 13, 1918 in Waupun, Wisconsin He died on January 23, 1994 in Brooklyn, New York
Winner of nine Best Scenic Design Tony Awards: in 1957 for "My Fair Lady”, in 1958 for "West Side Story”, in 1960 for "The Sound of Music”, in 1961 for "Camelot" and “Becket”, in 1964 for "Hello, Dolly!;" and in 1965 for "Baker Street”, “The Odd Couple” and “Luv”. He additionally received five other Tony nominations.