Emile Kuri | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 11, 1907 Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico |
| Died | October 10, 2000 (aged 93) Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Occupation | Set decorator |
| Years active | 1938–1972 |
Emile Kuri (June 11, 1907 – October 10, 2000) was a Mexican-born American set decorator of Lebanese parentage.[1] He won two Academy Awards and was nominated for six more in the category Best Art Direction.[2] He was born in Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico, and died in Los Angeles, California, United States.
Selected filmography
Kuri won two Academy Awards for Best Art Direction and was nominated for six more:
- Won
- The Heiress (1949)
- 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954)
- Nominated
- Silver Queen (1942)
- Carrie (1952)
- Executive Suite (1954)
- The Absent-Minded Professor (1961)
- Mary Poppins (1964)
- Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971)
Other films
- It's A Wonderful Life (1946)
- Rope (1948)
References
- ↑ "Emile Kuri; Oscar-Winning Designer Worked on Disneyland". LA Times. Retrieved September 18, 2011.
- ↑ "IMDb.com: Emile Kuri - Awards". IMDb.com. Retrieved December 14, 2008.
External links
- Emile Kuri at IMDb
- Emile Kuri at AllMovie
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