James J. Murakami

James J. Murakami (June 4, 1931 – December 15, 2022) was an American art director and production designer.

Murakami won an Emmy Award in 2006 for his work on the television series ''Deadwood''.

In 2008, Murakami was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Art Direction for his work on the film ''Changeling'' (2008).

Murakami was recognized by the Art Directors Guild in 2018 as the recipient of the year's ADG Award for Lifetime Achievement.

Murakami worked on a number of Clint Eastwood films, including ''Invictus'' (2009), ''Hereafter'' (2010), and ''J. Edgar'' (2011).

Murakami died in Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles on December 15, 2022, at the age of 91. Provided by Wikipedia