Horner, Harry

Horner was born on July 24, 1912 in Holic, Czechoslovakia; graduated from the Univ. of Vienna, 1934; studied acting and directing at Max Reinhardt's Theatrical Seminary, Vienna, 1933-35; made his theatrical debut playing the "Fascist" and serving as scenic designer for productions at the Political Cabaret (Vienna, 1932); asst. to Arturo Toscanini for the production of The magic flute (Salzburg Festival, 1937); designed sets for the Metropolitan Opera of New York and the San Francisco Opera, as well as productions of Victoria Regina, Iron men, and Star and garter; won Academy awards for his art direction for The heiress (1949), The hustler (1961), and They shoot horses, don't they? (1969); won nominations for Our town (1940), The little foxes (1941), A double life (1948), Born yesterday (1950), and Separate tables (1958); directed television programs including Gunsmoke; member, Art Directors Guild, United Scenic Artists, Local 829.