Nathan Juran

Naftuli "Nathan" Hertz Juran (September 1, 1907, Gura Humorului - October 23, 2002, Palos Verdes Estates, California, USA) was an American film art director, and later film director. As an art director, he won the Academy Award in 1942 for How Green Was My Valley, along with Richard Day and Thomas Little. His work on The Razor's Edge in 1946 also received an Academy nomination. In the 1950s, he began to direct, and was known for science fiction and fantasy films such as Attack of the 50 Foot Woman. He was also the brother of quality guru Joseph M. Juran.