Emile Kuri
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.
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 |
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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