Emile Kuri


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, California, United States.

Selected filmography

Kuri won two Academy Awards for Best Art Direction and was nominated for six more:
;WonThe Heiress 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
;NominatedSilver Queen Carrie Executive Suite The Absent-Minded Professor Mary Poppins

Other films

It's A Wonderful Life