Emmanuel Briffa
Emmanuel Briffa (September 4, 1875 – 1955) was a Maltese Canadian theatre decorator whose career in North America spanned thirty years, starting in 1912.
Emmanuel Briffa | |
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| Born | September 4, 1875 Birkirkara, Malta |
| Died | 1955 Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Resting place | Notre Dame des Neiges Cemetery |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Occupation | theatre design |
| Years active | 1912-1942 |
| Known for | Rialto Theatre, Montreal |
Devoted almost entirely to theatre decoration since immigrating to North America from Malta in 1912, Briffa spent several years working in the United States prior to moving to Canada in 1924. In Canada, Briffa established himself as one of the most sought after theatre decorators, decorating approximately one hundred theatres.
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