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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
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.
Academy Award–winning production designer John DeCuir (The King and I and South Pacific) created the film’s more than 70 spectacular sets—including a replica of the Roman Forum, a 35-foot-tall...
dam-images-set-design-cleopatra-cleopatra-set-design-07.jpg DeCuir’s re-creation of the Sphinx measured 35 feet tall and 70 feet long, and was constructed of fiberglass and plaster attached to a ...
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. The Oscar may currently be viewed on display at the John DeCuir Production Design Studies Center at Asbury University in Wilmore, Kentucky.
1924-1930. At age 6, DeCuir begins to study the violin. After discovering the paintbrush, DeCuir splits his time between mastering the violin and the canvas. He practices the violin each morning, meanwhile drawing pictures in his head to redraw later from memory.
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IMDbPro Starmeter See rank. Play clip 0:56. 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. Born June 4, 1918.
