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Emile Kuri

Emile Kuri

Emile Kuri

Known for: Art

Biography: 1907-06-11

Deathday: 2000-10-10 (93 years old)

Biography

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.

Filmography

all 102

Movies 102

Set Decoration

Now You See Him, Now You Don't

Now You See Him, Now You Don't (1972)

Set Decoration

Napoleon and Samantha

Napoleon and Samantha (1972)

Set Decoration

Michael O'Hara the Fourth

Michael O'Hara the Fourth (1972)

Set Decoration

The Biscuit Eater

The Biscuit Eater (1972)

Set Decoration

The Strange Monster of Strawberry Cove

The Strange Monster of Strawberry Cove (1971)

Set Decoration

The Million Dollar Duck

The Million Dollar Duck (1971)

Set Decoration

The Barefoot Executive

The Barefoot Executive (1971)

Set Decoration

The Wacky Zoo of Morgan City

The Wacky Zoo of Morgan City (1970)

Set Decoration

The Boatniks

The Boatniks (1970)

Set Decoration

Menace on the Mountain

Menace on the Mountain (1970)

Set Decoration

Smoke

Smoke (1970)

Set Decoration

The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes

The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes (1969)

Set Decoration

Secrets of the Pirate's Inn

Secrets of the Pirate's Inn (1969)

Set Decoration

My Dog the Thief

My Dog the Thief (1969)

Set Decoration

Rascal

Rascal (1969)

Set Decoration

Ride a Northbound Horse

Ride a Northbound Horse (1969)

Set Decoration

The Love Bug

The Love Bug (1968)

Set Decoration

The Horse in the Gray Flannel Suit

The Horse in the Gray Flannel Suit (1968)

Set Decoration

Never a Dull Moment

Never a Dull Moment (1968)

Set Decoration

Blackbeard's Ghost

Blackbeard's Ghost (1968)

Set Decoration

Way Down Cellar

Way Down Cellar (1968)

Set Decoration

The Gnome-Mobile

The Gnome-Mobile (1967)

Set Decoration

Mosby's Marauders

Mosby's Marauders (1967)

Set Decoration

Monkeys, Go Home!

Monkeys, Go Home! (1967)

Set Decoration

The Ugly Dachshund

The Ugly Dachshund (1966)

Set Decoration

That Darn Cat!

That Darn Cat! (1965)

Set Decoration

The Further Adventures of Gallegher

The Further Adventures of Gallegher (1965)

Set Decoration

The Monkey's Uncle

The Monkey's Uncle (1965)

Decorator

Kilroy

Kilroy (1965)

Costume Design / Set Decoration

Those Calloways

Those Calloways (1965)

Set Decoration

Disneyland 10th Anniversary

Disneyland 10th Anniversary (1965)

Set Decoration

Mary Poppins

Mary Poppins (1964)

Set Decoration

For the Love of Willadean

For the Love of Willadean (1964)

Set Decoration

Bristle Face

Bristle Face (1964)

Set Decoration

The Incredible Journey

The Incredible Journey (1963)

Set Decoration

Mooncussers

Mooncussers (1962)

Set Decoration

Sammy, the Way-Out Seal

Sammy, the Way-Out Seal (1962)

Set Decoration

The Golden Horseshoe Revue

The Golden Horseshoe Revue (1962)

Set Decoration

Back Stage Party

Back Stage Party (1961)

Set Decoration

Back Stage Party

Back Stage Party (1961)

Set Decoration

The Parent Trap

The Parent Trap (1961)

Set Decoration

The Absent-Minded Professor

The Absent-Minded Professor (1961)

Set Decoration

Pollyanna

Pollyanna (1960)

Set Decoration

Zorro, the Avenger

Zorro, the Avenger (1959)

Set Decoration

Disneyland '59

Disneyland '59 (1959)

Set Decoration

The Shaggy Dog

The Shaggy Dog (1959)

Set Decoration

Old Yeller

Old Yeller (1957)

Set Decoration

3D Jamboree

3D Jamboree (1956)

Set Decoration

On Vacation with Mickey Mouse and Friends

On Vacation with Mickey Mouse and Friends (1956)

Set Decoration

The Trouble with Harry

The Trouble with Harry (1955)

Set Decoration

Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier

Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier (1955)

Set Decoration

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954)

Set Decoration

Living It Up

Living It Up (1954)

Set Decoration

Executive Suite

Executive Suite (1954)

Set Decoration

The Actress

The Actress (1953)

Set Decoration

The War of the Worlds

The War of the Worlds (1953)

Set Decoration

Shane

Shane (1953)

Set Decoration

Carrie

Carrie (1952)

Set Decoration

Jumping Jacks

Jumping Jacks (1952)

Set Decoration

Something to Live For

Something to Live For (1952)

Set Decoration

Detective Story

Detective Story (1951)

Set Decoration

Here Comes the Groom

Here Comes the Groom (1951)

Set Decoration

A Place in the Sun

A Place in the Sun (1951)

Set Decoration

Dark City

Dark City (1950)

Set Decoration

Fancy Pants

Fancy Pants (1950)

Set Decoration

My Friend Irma Goes West

My Friend Irma Goes West (1950)

Set Decoration

Riding High

Riding High (1950)

Set Decoration

Dear Wife

Dear Wife (1949)

Set Decoration

The Heiress

The Heiress (1949)

Set Decoration

Top o' the Morning

Top o' the Morning (1949)

Set Decoration

State of the Union

State of the Union (1948)

Set Decoration

Rope

Rope (1948)

Set Decoration

I Remember Mama

I Remember Mama (1948)

Set Decoration

It's a Wonderful Life

It's a Wonderful Life (1946)

Set Dressing Artist

A Scandal in Paris

A Scandal in Paris (1946)

Interior Designer

Spellbound

Spellbound (1945)

Set Decoration

Music in Manhattan

Music in Manhattan (1944)

Set Decoration

Summer Storm

Summer Storm (1944)

Set Decoration

Forty Thieves

Forty Thieves (1944)

Set Decoration

Mystery Man

Mystery Man (1944)

Set Decoration

Lumberjack

Lumberjack (1944)

Art Direction / Set Decoration

It Happened Tomorrow

It Happened Tomorrow (1944)

Set Decoration

Texas Masquerade

Texas Masquerade (1944)

Set Decoration

The Woman of the Town

The Woman of the Town (1943)

Set Decoration

Riders of the Deadline

Riders of the Deadline (1943)

Set Decoration

False Colors

False Colors (1943)

Set Decoration

Bar 20

Bar 20 (1943)

Set Decoration

The Kansan

The Kansan (1943)

Set Decoration

Colt Comrades

Colt Comrades (1943)

Set Decoration

Leather Burners

Leather Burners (1943)

Set Decoration

Border Patrol

Border Patrol (1943)

Set Decoration

Hoppy Serves a Writ

Hoppy Serves a Writ (1943)

Set Decoration

Lost Canyon

Lost Canyon (1942)

Set Decoration

Tombstone: The Town Too Tough to Die

Tombstone: The Town Too Tough to Die (1942)

Set Decoration

Secret of the Wastelands

Secret of the Wastelands (1941)

Set Decoration

Outlaws of the Desert

Outlaws of the Desert (1941)

Set Decoration

Twilight on the Trail

Twilight on the Trail (1941)

Set Decoration

Riders of the Timberline

Riders of the Timberline (1941)

Set Decoration

Stick to Your Guns

Stick to Your Guns (1941)

Set Decoration

Wide Open Town

Wide Open Town (1941)

Set Decoration

Border Vigilantes

Border Vigilantes (1941)

Set Decoration

Doomed Caravan

Doomed Caravan (1941)

Ratings

Average 5.81

Based on 1.29 Million movie and tv ratings over time

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1972

Information

Known For
Art

Gender
Male

Birthday
1907-06-11

Deathday
2000-10-10 (93 years old)

Birth Place
Cuernavaca, Mexico

Citizenships
Mexico

Also Known As
Emil Kuri

Awards
Academy Award for Best Art Direction, Black and White, Academy Award for Best Art Direction, Color

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Last updated: 23 Jan, 2024

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