About Emile Kuri
Lived 1907 – 2000 (aged 93). Emile Kuri was a Mexican scenographer and set decorator.
Emile Kuri (June 11, 1907 – October 10, 2000) was a Mexican-born American set decorator of Lebanese parentage. He won two Academy Awards and was nominated for six more in the category Best Art Direction. 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)
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Who was Emile Kuri?
American set decorator (1907-2000)
When was Emile Kuri born?
Emile Kuri was born on 11 June 1907 in Cuernavaca.
When did Emile Kuri die?
Emile Kuri died on 10 October 2000 in Woodland Hills.
What was Emile Kuri's occupation?
Emile Kuri was a scenographer and set decorator.
What nationality was Emile Kuri?
Emile Kuri was Mexican.
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