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John DeCuir (June 4, 1918 – October 29, 1991) was a Hollywood art director and production designer known for his elaborate set designs that were illustrated with his own watercolor paintings. DeCuir studied at the Chouinard Art School, joined Universal in the late 1930s, and by the mid-1940s
John DeCuir Sr. felt very strongly that someone should write what he referred to as “The Book” — a compilation of all the best moments in film that demonstrated core fundamentals of design. He used to wonder, “Why does every young designer have to start over from scratch?
Article. John DeCuir: Architectural Visionary in Set Design. 4 Mins Read. John DeCuir – Famous set designers of all times around the world. In the illustrious realm of set design, John DeCuir stands as a true pioneer whose architectural vision has left an enduring mark on the world of film.
Clip: Game Characters. John DeCuir was born on 4 June 1918 in San Francisco, California, USA. He was an art director and production designer, known for The King and I (1956), Cleopatra (1963) and Hello, Dolly! (1969). He died on 29 October 1991 in Santa Monica, California, USA.
4 de feb. de 2010 · JOHN DECUIR, SR. (1918-1991) is best known for elaborate set designs that were illustrated with amazing watercolor paintings. He began his career in 1938 at 20 when he joined Universal, where he remained until 1949. He then moved to 20th Century Fox where he specialized in large-scale productions.
The DeCuir family gifted Asbury University’s John DeCuir Production Design Studies Center an original Oscar from DeCuir’s award-winning film, The King and I. Learn more about John DeCuir Sr, or contact us for your chance to view an Oscar in person.
John DeCuir. Production Designer. John began his design apprenticeship on the Academy Award winning films CLEOPATRA and HELLO DOLLY. As a Project Designer for Disney he worked on DISNEYLAND, WALT DISNEY WORLD, WORLD SHOWCASE and EPCOT; shows included THE HALL OF PRESIDENTS, SPACE MOUNTAIN, SPACE SHIP EARTH and 3D MUPPET MOVIE.
