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- Birth nameRoger Kemble Furse
- Roger K. Furse was born on September 11, 1903 in Ightham, Kent, England, UK. He was a production designer and costume designer, known for Hamlet (1948), Ivanhoe (1952) and Odd Man Out (1947). He was married to Ines Sylvia Perg and Margaret Furse. He died on August 19, 1972 in Corfu, Greece.
- SpousesInes Sylvia Perg(1952 - August 19, 1972) (his death)Margaret Furse(December 4, 1936 - ?) (divorced)
- RelativesJudith Furse(Sibling)
- Educated at Eton and the Slade School for Fine Arts.
- His portrait of costume designer Margaret Furse, his wife at the time, is included in the permanent collection of the National Portrait Gallery in London.
- Was nominated for Broadway's 1961 Tony Award as Best Scenic Designer (Dramatic) for "Duel of Angels."
- He was divorced from Margaret Furse, but they remained friends and she was also a friend of Furse's second wife. When all three went on a holiday together, Furse was asked by a casual acquaintance who the ladies were, and he replied, "Those were no ladies, they were my wives.".
- Son of Lieutenant General Sir William Furse.
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