Nathan Juran

Born

1907-09-01

Died

2002-10-23

Birthplace

Gurahumora, Bukovina, Austria-Hungary (now Gura Humorului, Romania)

Biography

Naftuli "Nathan" Hertz Juran (September 1, 1907 - October 23, 2002) was an American film art director and film director who is most noted for winning the Academy Award for Best Art Direction for How Green Was My Valley and for directing science fiction and fantasy films such as Attack of the 50 Foot Woman. He was also the brother of quality guru Joseph M. Juran.