Background
Tilton, James Floyd was born on July 30, 1937 in Rochelle, Illinois, United States. Son of Norval Bailey T. and Magdeline (Ripplinger) Marelli.
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James Floyd Tilton
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Education
Bachelor of Arts, University Iowa, 1959.
Career
Resident designer, John Drew Theater, Easthampton, New York, 1963; principal designer, Association Producing Artists, New York City, 1965-1969; principal designer, Phoenix Theatre, New York City, 1970-1980; freelance designer, since 1963; designer major industrial shows, Avon, Coca-Cola, ABC, NBC Affl., New York City, since 1974; designer for television, since 1977; designer music exhibits, Guild Hall Museum, East Hampton, since 1979; set and lighting designer 30 Broadway shows including, You Can't Take It With You,, 1965,83; set and lighting designer 30 Broadway shows including, Seascape (nomination for Antoinette Perry award), 1975.
Achievements
Membership
Served with United States Army, 1960-1962. Member United Scenic Artists 829.
Connections
Married Helga Strang, December 26, 1962 (divorced November 1976).
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Nationality
American -
Religion
Roman Catholic -
Political Party
Democrat