Walter P. Martishius(1959-2023)

Art Director
Production Designer
Art Department

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Barbie and the Secret Door (2014)

Walter P. Martishius was born on 19 May 1959 in Toledo, Ohio, USA. He was an art director and production designer, known for The House with a Clock in Its Walls (2018), Demolition Man (1993) and Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991). He was married to Kristina Long and R. Lavon Martishius . He died on 19 March 2023 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

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Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
- 2 nominations total

Known for

The House with a Clock in Its Walls

6.1

Art Director

2018

Demolition Man

6.7

Art Director

1993

Terminator 2: Judgment Day

8.6

Art Department(as Walter Martishius)

1991

The Specialist

5.6

Production Designer

1994

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Art Director

Supernatural Academy
6.9
TV Series
- art director
- 2022
Curious George: Cape Ahoy
5.5
- Art Director (as Walter Martishius, Walter Martishuis)
- 2021
My Little Pony: A New Generation
6.8
- Art Director (concept art)
- 2021
Rainbow High the Animated Series
TV Series
- Art Director
- 2020
Wacky Races
5.0
TV Series
- Art Director (as Walter Martishius)
- 2017–2019
The House with a Clock in Its Walls
6.1
- Art Director
- 2018
Monster High: Ghouls Rule!
6.2
TV Movie
- Art Director (art direction)
- 2012
Dreams & Giants
5.3
TV Movie
- Art Director
- 2003
Demolition Man
6.7
- Art Director
- 1993
Super Mario Bros.
4.2
- Art Director
- 1993
A River Runs Through It
7.2
- Art Director (as Walter Martishius)
- 1992

Production Designer

Tarzan and Jane
4.9
TV Series
- Production Designer
- 2018
Barbie and the Secret Door
5.7
- Production Designer (as Walter Martishius)
- 2014
Barbie: The Pearl Princess
6.2
Video
- Production Designer
- 2014
Barbie Mariposa and The Fairy Princess
6.2
- Production Designer (production design by)
- 2013
Barbie in the Pink Shoes
5.7
- Production Designer (production design by)
- 2013
Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar
5.9
- Production Designer
- 2012
Barbie: A Perfect Christmas
5.4
Video
- Production Designer (production design by)
- 2011
Barbie: Princess Charm School
6.8
Video
- Production Designer
- 2011
Barbie: A Fairy Secret
6.1
Video
- Production Designer (production design by)
- 2011
Barbie in a Mermaid Tale 2
6.2
Video
- Production Designer (production design by)
- 2011
Barbie: A Fashion Fairytale
6.6
Video
- Production Designer (production design by)
- 2010
Barbie in a Mermaid Tale
6.5
Video
- Production Designer (production design by)
- 2010
Barbie Presents: Thumbelina
5.7
Video
- Production Designer (production design by)
- 2009
Barbie and the Diamond Castle
6.6
Video
- Production Designer (production design by)
- 2008
Barbie and the Three Musketeers
6.4
Video
- Production Designer (production design by)
- 2008

Art Department

The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special
6.9
TV Special
- prop design: Stoopid Buddy Stoodios (as Walter Martishius)
- 2022
The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two
6.0
- concept designer
- 2020
Shanghai Fortress
4.4
- concept artist
- 2019
The Boxcar Children - Surprise Island
5.0
- concept artist
- 2018
Michael Jackson's Halloween
4.8
TV Movie
- concept artist
- 2017
My Little Pony: The Movie
6.1
- concept artist
- 2017
Goldie and Bear
6.2
TV Series
- 3D Concept Design (2015-)
- 2015–2018
Barbie & Her Sisters in a Pony Tale
6.1
Video
- matte painting (as Walter Martishius)
- 2013
Sliver
5.1
- set designer
- 1993
Patriot Games
6.8
- set designer
- 1992
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
8.6
- set designer (as Walter Martishius)
- 1991
Sleeping with the Enemy
6.3
- set artist (as Walter Martishius)
- 1991
American Playhouse
7.3
TV Series
- assistant to the art director
- 1988

Videos5

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Barbie and the Secret Door

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Barbie Mariposa & the Fairy Princess

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Barbie Mariposa & the Fairy Princess

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Barbie Mariposa and the Fairy Princess

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Popeye's Voyage: The Quest For Pappy

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Popeye's Voyage: The Quest For Pappy

Personal details

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Alternative names
- Walter Martishius
Born
- May 19, 1959
- Toledo, Ohio, USA
Died
- March 19, 2023
- Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada(Undisclosed)
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Other works
He was the scenic designer for Manuel Puig's play, "Kiss of the Spider Woman," at the Pegasus Players Theatre in Chicago, Illinois with Larry Yando in the cast. Crew included Peter Gottlieb (lighting designer) and Peter Aglinskas (original incidental music).

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Trivia
He was nominated for a 1990 Joseph Jefferson Award for Scenic Design for "Kiss of the Spider Woman" at the Pegauss Players Theatre in Chicago, Illinois.