Emile Kuri
Mexican-American set decorator
Emile Kuri 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,... Wikipedia
Born: June 11, 1907, Cuernavaca, Mexico
Died: October 10, 2000 (age 93 years), Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, CA
Movies: Zorro, the Avenger
Sets decorated: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, Mary Poppins, The Heiress, and more
Children: John A. Kuri
Spouse: Carrie Kuri (m. ?–2000)