Nathan Juran

Nathan Juran

Born

September 1, 1907

Died

October 23, 2002 (95 years old)

Known For

Directing

Place of Birth

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

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.