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Emil Kosa, Jr.

Emil Kosa Jr.
Born (1903-11-28)November 28, 1903
Paris, France
Died November 4, 1968(1968-11-04) (aged 64)
Los Angeles, California, USA
Occupation Visual effects artist
Years active 1958-1969 (last film released after his death)

Emil Kosa Jr. (November 28, 1903 – November 4, 1968) was a French born American artist. . He was the very first person to win Best Visual Effects after the Academy Awards changed the name from special effects. He won at the 36th Academy Awards for his work on the film Cleopatra.

Kosa was also a painter who painted many churches and theaters.

He also was the one who helped make the very first logo for 20th Century Fox .



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