Eugène Lourié, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Eugène Lourié

French film director

Date of Birth: 08-Apr-1903

Place of Birth: Russia

Date of Death: 26-May-1991

Profession: screenwriter, actor, costume designer, film director, production designer, film producer, film actor

Nationality: France

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Eugène Lourié (April 8, 1903 – 26 May 1991) was a French film director, art director, production designer, set designer and screenwriter who was known for his collaborations with Jean Renoir and for his 1950s science fiction movies.
Allmovie contributor Sandra Brennan has written that he was "among the best art directors in French cinema." He was nominated for an Academy Award in 1969 for Best Visual Effects on the film Krakatoa, East of Java.