Don Gummer (created December 12, 1946) is an American sculptor. His early work concentrated on tabletop and wall-mounted sculpture, however in the mid-1980s he transferred his interest to big freestanding works, generally in bronze. In the 1990s he added various other substances, like stainless steel, aluminum and stained glass. His interest in big outside works also led him to an interest in public artwork.
He studied at Ben Davis High School, Indianapolis, after which in the Herron School of Art (also in Indianapolis) from 1964 to 1966. Gummer’s first solo show was in 1973. His work has been exhibited in group shows. Gummer’s commissioned works have contained Primary Compass (2000), a site-specific outside long-term sculpture in the Butler Institute of American Art, Youngstown, Ohio as well as a sculpture/fountain in Historic New Harmony, New Harmony, Indiana. “Main Separation”, a long-term facility in the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art, was finished in 2006. Gummer is married to actress Meryl Streep. Gummer and Streep are active philanthropists who give to a variety of arts organizations and educational institutions, including Vassar College, Opus School in Harlem, as well as the Silver Mountain Arts Foundation. They will have four kids: musician Henry (his professional name is Henry Wolfe), Louisa, and performers Mamie and Grace.
Yale School of Art, Herron School of Art and Design, Yale University, Ben Davis High School
Nationality
United States of America
Spouse
Meryl Streep (m. 1978)
Children
Mamie Gummer, Henry Wolfe, Grace Gummer, Louisa Jacobson Gummer
Parents
Dorothy Gummer, William Adolph Gummer
Nicknames
Donald J. Gummer
Star Sign
Sagittarius
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Quote
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You've never considered yourself a star, you get mad and correct the press if they call you that, but you are, and not only in your work, you are the star that lightens my existence. [on his wife Meryl Streep]
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Fact
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Brother-in-law of Harry Streep, Dana Streep and Maeve Kinkead.
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Father of Henry Gummer (born November 13, 1979), Mamie Gummer (born August 3, 1983), Grace Gummer (born 1986) and Louisa Jacobson Gummer (born June 12, 1991) with Meryl Streep.
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An American sculptor. His early work concentrated on table top and wall-mounted sculpture, but in the mid 1980s he shifted his interest to large free-standing works, often in bronze. In the 1990s he added a variety of other materials, such as stainless steel, aluminum and stained glass. His interest in large outdoor works also led him to an interest in public art.
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
The 87th Annual Academy Awards
2015
TV Special
Himself - Audience Member (uncredited)
The 86th Annual Academy Awards
2014
TV Special
Himself - Audience Member (uncredited)
The 84th Annual Academy Awards
2012
TV Special
Himself - Audience Member
Premio Donostia a Meryl Streep
2008
TV Special
Himself - Audience Member (uncredited)
Resumen - 56º Festival internacional de cine de San Sebastián
2008
TV Movie
Himself
The 79th Annual Academy Awards
2007
TV Special
Himself - Audience Member
The 71st Annual Academy Awards
1999
TV Special
Himself - Audience Member
The 61st Annual Academy Awards
1989
TV Special
Himself - Audience Member
The 60th Annual Academy Awards
1988
TV Special
Himself - Audience Member
The 58th Annual Academy Awards
1986
TV Special
Himself - Audience Member
The 56th Annual Academy Awards
1984
TV Special documentary
Himself - Audience Member (uncredited)
The 55th Annual Academy Awards
1983
TV Special
Himself - Audience Member
Known for movies
The 84th Annual Academy Awards (2012) as Himself - Audience Member
The 79th Annual Academy Awards (2007) as Himself - Audience Member
The 71st Annual Academy Awards (1999) as Himself - Audience Member
The 55th Annual Academy Awards (1983) as Himself - Audience Member