- Brother of actor Kenneth MacKenna.
- Won five Tony Awards as Best Scenic Designer: in 1949 for "Sleepy Hollow," "Summer and Smoke," "Anne of the Thousand Days," "Death of a Salesman" and "South Pacific;" in 1950 for "The Innocents;" in 1952 for "The King and I;" and in 1970 for"Child's Play;" and as Best Lighting Designer, also in 1970 for "Child's Play." He was Tony-nominated seven other times: as Best Scenic Designer, in 1956 for "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof," "The Lark," "Middle of the Night" and "Pipe Dream;" in 1958 for "Look Homeward, Angel," "Miss Lonelyhearts," "The Square Root of Wonderful," "Oh, Captain!" and "The Day the Money Stopped;" in 1969 for "1776;" and in 1971 for "Father's Day;" as Best Scenic Designer (Dramatic), in 1960 for "The Best Man;"and in 1961 for "The Devil's Advocate;" and as Best Scenic Designer (Musical), in 1960 for "Gypsy."
- Son of artist Leo Mielziner.
- Although he began as an actor, he was the premier scenic designer in Broadway history. He was active there from 1923-75, often pulling double duty as a costume designer and/or lighting designer, working in many of the most notable theatrical productions of the 20th century.
- Grandfather of Krista Errickson.
- Lived in the Dakota building, 1 West 72nd Street, NYC.
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